What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Wexford Health?
POSITION: Nurse Practitioner
SCHEDULE: Full-Time 32 Hours Per Week
FACILITY: St. Clair County Jail
LOCATION: Belleville, IL
A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.
The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care.
We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.
When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career.
You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.
You change lives.
You make a difference.
If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE ... then look at Wexford Health.
BENEFITS:
We're proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the collaborating physician, the NP/PA shall provide a broad range of services to the facility including assessment, identification and treatment of medical concerns, health education to patients, and illness and injury prevention.
1. Performs paraprofessional medical services to the inmate/patient population as appropriate.
2. Maintains an effective professional relationship and Collaborative Agreement with Medical Director or other designated physician including being open to education, guidance, and coaching from physician to facilitate appropriate and efficient medical care of inmate/patients.
3. Directs other less qualified health care employees in the delivery of care.
4. Performs duties of an advanced technical nature.
5. Assigns, supervises, directs and trains other health care personnel in their duties concerning patient care, personal hygiene, sanitation, etc.
6. Assists in supervising the serving and proportions of special diets.
7. Ensures proper medical practices are observed.
8. Examines for, recognizes, and interprets symptoms of patient conditions.
9. Participates in and assists in remedial measures and technical decisions based on sound medical practice and knowledge.
10. Orders medications for inmates as required or with approval of physician or dentist.
11. Ensures appropriate supplies necessary for performance of duties are available.
12. Prepares patients for and perform or assist in special treatments, procedures and examinations.
13. Makes infirmary rounds, cell house rounds and staff the screening areas as requested.
14. Performs historical and physical examinations.
15. Assists or performs, with supervision, minor surgical procedures.
16. Enforces written policies and procedures of Wexford, the Health Care Unit and the facility.
17. Utilizes the SOAP charting format to document pertinent inmate information in chronological order in the health record and maintains POMR format.
18. Orders appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures to effectively diagnose and treat the patient/inmate's health condition.
19. Draws blood specimens for testing and performing other comparable procedures when personnel that customarily perform these procedures are not available.
20. Initiates referrals to other members of the health care team, monitors the schedule of inmate/patients for special tests.
21. Counsels inmate/patients on preventative care, medical problems, and use of prescribed treatment.
22. Performs routine wound care, minor debridement, and dressing changes.
23. Generally assesses inmate/patient's medical status and assist the assigned physician with inmate/patient management as required.
24. Utilizes appropriate infection control techniques.
25. Establishes individualized treatment plans and ensure the continuity of care for inmate/patients requiring on-going health care services.
26. Maintains the confidentiality of inmate records.
27. Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the Medical Director and Health Services Administrator.
28. Assists with the orientation of new employees as requested or assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
LICENSING: Currently licensed as NP or PA in the state of Illinois
CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification
EDUCATION: Certification from an accredited college/university as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician's Assistant
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
2 years-experience as a NP/PA; prior experience with use of electronic medical record system; correctional healthcare experience preferred
EOE/M/F/D/V
Estimated Compensation: $65-$75
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SCHEDULE: Full-Time 32 Hours Per Week
FACILITY: St. Clair County Jail
LOCATION: Belleville, IL
A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.
The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care.
We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.
When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career.
You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.
You change lives.
You make a difference.
If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE ... then look at Wexford Health.
BENEFITS:
We're proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:
- Annual review with performance increase
- Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement saving plans
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Healthcare and dependent care spending account
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the collaborating physician, the NP/PA shall provide a broad range of services to the facility including assessment, identification and treatment of medical concerns, health education to patients, and illness and injury prevention.
1. Performs paraprofessional medical services to the inmate/patient population as appropriate.
2. Maintains an effective professional relationship and Collaborative Agreement with Medical Director or other designated physician including being open to education, guidance, and coaching from physician to facilitate appropriate and efficient medical care of inmate/patients.
3. Directs other less qualified health care employees in the delivery of care.
4. Performs duties of an advanced technical nature.
5. Assigns, supervises, directs and trains other health care personnel in their duties concerning patient care, personal hygiene, sanitation, etc.
6. Assists in supervising the serving and proportions of special diets.
7. Ensures proper medical practices are observed.
8. Examines for, recognizes, and interprets symptoms of patient conditions.
9. Participates in and assists in remedial measures and technical decisions based on sound medical practice and knowledge.
10. Orders medications for inmates as required or with approval of physician or dentist.
11. Ensures appropriate supplies necessary for performance of duties are available.
12. Prepares patients for and perform or assist in special treatments, procedures and examinations.
13. Makes infirmary rounds, cell house rounds and staff the screening areas as requested.
14. Performs historical and physical examinations.
15. Assists or performs, with supervision, minor surgical procedures.
16. Enforces written policies and procedures of Wexford, the Health Care Unit and the facility.
17. Utilizes the SOAP charting format to document pertinent inmate information in chronological order in the health record and maintains POMR format.
18. Orders appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures to effectively diagnose and treat the patient/inmate's health condition.
19. Draws blood specimens for testing and performing other comparable procedures when personnel that customarily perform these procedures are not available.
20. Initiates referrals to other members of the health care team, monitors the schedule of inmate/patients for special tests.
21. Counsels inmate/patients on preventative care, medical problems, and use of prescribed treatment.
22. Performs routine wound care, minor debridement, and dressing changes.
23. Generally assesses inmate/patient's medical status and assist the assigned physician with inmate/patient management as required.
24. Utilizes appropriate infection control techniques.
25. Establishes individualized treatment plans and ensure the continuity of care for inmate/patients requiring on-going health care services.
26. Maintains the confidentiality of inmate records.
27. Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the Medical Director and Health Services Administrator.
28. Assists with the orientation of new employees as requested or assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
LICENSING: Currently licensed as NP or PA in the state of Illinois
CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification
EDUCATION: Certification from an accredited college/university as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician's Assistant
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
2 years-experience as a NP/PA; prior experience with use of electronic medical record system; correctional healthcare experience preferred
EOE/M/F/D/V
Estimated Compensation: $65-$75
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Salary : $65 - $75
