Health Pros Northwest is seeking a Medical Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide medical support services for incarcerated men and women, at a local county jail. The Provider will work closely with clients, deputies and the clinical team.
Job Details:
- Dayshift, usually one weekend shift a week
- FULL-TIME
- Needed for about 3-4 months with the possibility to extend
- Flexibility in Scheduling available
- Onsite only, NO TELEWORK
Job Responsibilities:
- Nurse Practitioner will develop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases
- Conduct exams, as needed
- Medical knowledge of Addiction Medicine
- Ability to diagnose medical and psychiatric issues
- Performing diagnostic tests and screening evaluations
- Nurse practitioner manages overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues
- Emphasizing preventative care and disease management
- Knowledge of standards for security, ethics, confidentiality, rules of conduct and professionalism regarding medical records.
- Be able to interpret medical records from various other facilities
- Nurse practitioner prescribes medications, as needed
- Continued development of medical clinics policies & procedures, standing order protocols and overall best practices.
- Manage the medical team as necessary – coaching & development, oversight etc.
Job Qualifications:
- Washington Nurse Practitioner (NP) license - free of restrictions and previous discipline
- Current CPR certification, AHA accredited required
- Must be current on all professional development training hours
- Current TB/PPD/or Chest X-ray
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
Additional Position Details:
- Orientation Date: ASAP, as available
- Direct Deposit for your convenience
- Paid Sick Leave
- Backgrounds will be conducted upon all employees entering the Correctional Facility
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