Nurse Practitioner (NP) PRN

Wellpath•Yuma, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Nurse Practitioner (NP) position is PRN and involves providing comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site physicians. The role requires adherence to established policies and state guidelines, ensuring proper documentation, and communicating scheduling changes. The organization emphasizes a mission-driven culture focused on caring for underserved and vulnerable populations, offering autonomy, growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Requirements

Must have and maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment.
Must have and maintain current CPR certification.
Must have the patience and tact to deal with the inmate patient population and ability to work effectively in the corrections environment.
Scheduling flexibility is also required to be able to rotate hours and shifts, if needed, and to be called during emergency situations to provide coverage.

Nice To Haves

Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience and corrections experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts routine and emergency medical care for inmates, including chronic care clinics, infirmary rounds, and emergency treatment on-site.
Adheres to established policies and procedures for medical care, including documentation in SOAP format, adherence to formulary regimens, and utilizing available in-house resources for treatment.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual judgments and actions, while also reporting any concerns or questions to the Medical Director or Health Services Administrator.
Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance with accepted practices for incarcerated individuals.
Provides input into facility mandatory committees as requested.