What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Health Specialist position at 22nd Health Care LLC?
Job Title: Correctional/Nurse Practitioner
Location:
This role involves providing high-quality medical care to patients within a correctional facility, utilizing evidence-based practices and ODRC policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain patient progress, intervene in chronic illnesses, and adhere to ODRC protocols.
- Administer vaccinations, prescribe medications, and perform minor surgeries as permitted by training and competency.
- Conduct routine physical exams, diagnose new conditions, and evaluate patients for specialty referrals.
- Order diagnostic testing, review lab results, and facilitate non-formulary medication requests as necessary.
- Provide routine and emergency medical care, examining, diagnosing, and treating patients within scope of practice.
- Document medical information according to ODRC guidelines and related standards.
Requirements:
- Nurse Practitioner license
- BLS Certification
