Nurse Practitioner (Full time, 40hrs/wk)

Company: Yescare
Location: Clayton
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

Experience & Requirements:YesCare Nurse Practitioners provide direct care to inmates in the correctional institution and provide emergency care to staff while observing and maintaining the requirements of securityProvides appropriate health care to inmatesDiagnoses and treats inmates within his/her scope of practicePerforms routine history and physical (H&P) examinations where applicableOrders and, if necessary, performs laboratory studies, X-rays, examinations, and electrocardiograms, as appropriateInitiates consultation requests and non-formulary request with supervisory physicians approvalEducates inmates relative to medical conditions, use of drugs, diet, weight control, effects of prescribed treatment, etc.Documents all patient contacts in medical record using Problem Oriented Medical Record format and SOAP chartingMaintains confidentiality of medical recordsOrders medications while adhering to the established formularyParticipates in the data collection of the CQI program and participates in the CQI committee, as neededPerforms other duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor#INDALResponsibilities:Graduate of an accredited programHolds a current license to practice in the state where facility is locatedCertified or eligible for certification in the scope of practiceCompetent to perform responsibilities as defined by states practice actMaintains current CPR certificateAbout YesCare Health:As the correctional healthcare pioneer and leader for 40 years,YesCare provides client partners with high quality healthcare and reentry services that will improve the health and safety of our patients, break the cycle of recidivism and better the communities where we live and work.by Jobble

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