Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

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About The Position

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse plays a pivotal role in evaluating incarcerated individuals for early medical release under Delaware’s Compassionate release framework. This includes reviewing medical records, reviewing assessments, conferring with medical staff and preparing clinical summaries and prognoses that inform sentence modification decisions. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ensures evaluations are consistent with Delaware law, DOC policy and ethical standards of care.

Requirements

• Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
• Possession of a Delaware Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license or temporary permit for a Delaware Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in Family Nurse Practitioner

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology to assess treatment plans for disease processes
• Experience in chart reviews for regulatory compliance and healthcare standards as they relate to a facility’s ability to provide care for patients.
• Experience in healthcare quality assurance, process improvement, evidence-based practice, or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Provides or evaluates direct nursing care.
• Develops, implements and/or reviews nursing care plans.
• Provides health care instruction and guidance to individuals, families, community groups and/or nursing home facilities in the management of their health care needs.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with other members of the treatment team.
• Prepares and submits records, reports, evaluations and forms.
• Participates in and make recommendations regarding quality assurance activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed