Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team at Wexford Health Sources, Inc. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the success of our healthcare organization.

Under the clinical supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse will be responsible for delivering patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The successful candidate will also direct and guide patient teaching activities and ancillary personnel, while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

• Assess physical, psychological, and psychosocial dimensions of patients within the healthcare unit and, as necessary, in the housing units.
• Apply knowledge of illnesses, injuries, and diseases using available resources in obtaining a health history and in the assessment process.
• Provide leadership to RNs, LPNs, MAs, CNAs, and other nursing paraprofessionals in patient care as related to medical aspects of patient care.
• Review and monitor all offenders receiving medications, as assigned, and maintain charts and records.
• Utilize therapeutic communication skills and effective interviewing techniques to elicit pertinent historical information and make appropriate referrals as required.
• Implement professional nursing services in a thorough and competent manner in accordance with standards, rules, protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Make referrals to the appropriate healthcare provider in a timely manner based on diagnostic tests, labs, and nursing diagnosis.
• Contact physician for medication orders as necessary to ensure medication continuity of care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology to include drug reactions, drug interactions, side effects, cautions, and contraindications.
• Administer medication in a safe and efficient manner consistent with prescribed orders, mouth checks, and established standards and keep proper charts and records.
• Participate in the training of Wexford/facility personnel on mental health required training per NCCHC and ACA standards.
• Comply with correctional facility policies and procedures.

• Current, valid State Registered Nursing License.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience; correctional nursing experience a plus.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and compassionate healthcare professional looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply.