Midlevel APRN

Experience & Requirements

Hiring NP/PA for 3 12 hour shifts per week 5:45am-6:15pm

YesCare Midlevel APRNs provide direct care to inmates in the correctional institution and provide emergency care to staff while observing and maintaining the requirements of security

Provides appropriate health care to inmates

Diagnoses and treats inmates within his/her scope of practice

Performs routine history and physical (H&P) examinations where applicable

Orders and, if necessary, performs laboratory studies, X-rays, examinations, and electrocardiograms, as appropriate

Initiates consultation requests and non-formulary request with supervisory physician’s approval

Educates 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 charting

Maintains confidentiality of medical records

Orders medications while adhering to the established formulary

Participates in the data collection of the CQI program and participates in the CQI committee, as needed

Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor

Responsibilities

Graduate of an accredited program

Holds a current license to practice in the state where facility is located

Certified or eligible for certification in the scope of practice

Competent to perform responsibilities as defined by state’s practice act

Maintains current CPR certificate