What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Medicine Nurse Practitioner position at 22nd Century Healthcare?
Location: Troy, VA, 22974
Duration: 6 Months
Hours: 40 hours/week (8 hours/day) (M-F)
Role Description
Duration: 6 Months
Hours: 40 hours/week (8 hours/day) (M-F)
Role Description
- Scope of work includes performing physical examinations and preventive health measures, ordering and performing diagnostic procedures, and prescribing controlled substances and devices in accordance with current regulations.
- Contacts are made with patients in the provision of care and more limited contact with physicians for their consultation.
- The limited availability of physician oversight increases the consequence of error.
- Work significantly affects the health of patients due to higher level of independence.
- Performs work under limited access to a physician or works in an environment where physician availability is typically limited.
- Works independently with minimal supervision providing diagnosis and treatment according to protocol.
