Correctional / Nurse Practitioner 20084409

State of Ohio • Orient, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner works under the general direction of the institutional Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and may be required to work at more than one institution. The role provides routine and emergency medical care to inmate patients, evaluates and treats acute and chronic conditions within the scope of practice, and follows applicable DRC policies and protocols. The position also contributes to medical quality oversight, institutional and statewide meetings, and outpatient call as directed and approved.

Requirements

• Valid license as a Registered Nurse.
• Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certification by the Ohio Board of Nursing for advanced practice, with a valid certificate of authority and certificate to prescribe in accordance with ORC 4723.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the progress of chronic illnesses and intervene as appropriate, using DRC policies and protocols for guidance.
• Inoculate or vaccinate against communicable diseases; prescribe medications or administer treatment for acute and chronically ill patients; and perform minor surgery as training and competency allow.
• Perform routine physical exams to assess control or status of chronic conditions and diagnose new conditions.
• Evaluate the need for specialty referral consultations inside or outside the institution and review consultation reports, approving or disapproving recommendations accordingly.
• Order and review laboratory, x-ray, and other diagnostic testing as appropriate.
• Work with the CMO to complete medical reclassification and requests for non-formulary medications as necessary.
• Provide routine and emergency medical care to inmate patients as scheduled.
• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients within the scope of practice identified by the State of Ohio Nursing Board.
• Conduct rounds on infirmary patients as deemed appropriate by the CMO.
• Document information gathered during patient interviews according to DRC Bureau of Medical Services guidelines, policies, protocols, and applicable ACA standards, including assessments, diagnostic impressions, treatment plans, and follow-up parameters.
• Cooperate with CMO medical quality oversight and accept suggestions, redirection, and guidance.
• Attend professional institution-specific meetings as requested by the Warden, Deputy Warden, or CMO.
• Actively participate in monthly institution medical Continuous Quality Improvement meetings.
• Attend statewide Medical Leadership Quarterly meetings as directed by the CMO.
• Take outpatient call as directed by the CMO, after approval by the BOMS State Medical Director.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

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