Nurse Practitioner - Reception and Treatment Center
About The Position
Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information about this position, call 402-471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected]. Duties may include: Assesses the health status of patients/clients through comprehensive physical examination and diagnostic procedures to provide for the primary care of patients/clients. Applies advanced nursing principles to effectively diagnose and treat patients/clients. Prescribes medications and orders therapeutic treatments related to medical conditions within the scope of practice to provide appropriate patients/client care. Formulates, implements, and monitors health management plans and refers patients/clients as medication conditions require for the management of health problems. Provides education and counseling for patients/clients and families on health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration for the management of health conditions. Initiates appropriate interventions in emergency situations until a Physician is available to administer treatment.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an accredited program for Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner.
- Incumbents must have a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse and be certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Nebraska.
- Reliable attendance is required.
- Applicant accepting a job offer must pass the following exams in this order: medical exam and, at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test.
- Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the health status of patients/clients through comprehensive physical examination and diagnostic procedures to provide for the primary care of patients/clients.
- Applies advanced nursing principles to effectively diagnose and treat patients/clients.
- Prescribes medications and orders therapeutic treatments related to medical conditions within the scope of practice to provide appropriate patients/client care.
- Formulates, implements, and monitors health management plans and refers patients/clients as medication conditions require for the management of health problems.
- Provides education and counseling for patients/clients and families on health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration for the management of health conditions.
- Initiates appropriate interventions in emergency situations until a Physician is available to administer treatment.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
- Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
- Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer!
- Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
- For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
