Nurse Practitioner

NaphCare•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) to work weekends on Saturdays and Sundays in Des Moines, IA. Join our team of healthcare professionals providing comprehensive medical care for individuals currently incarcerated at Polk County Jail. As a Correctional Nurse Practitioner, you will collaborate with correctional officers and other healthcare staff to deliver quality care to inmates. Working in a secure environment where safety is a priority, you will perform assessments, diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions and chronic illnesses, prescribe medications, and respond to emergencies. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to positively impact a diverse patient population with complex healthcare needs.

Requirements

Advanced nursing education (Master's or Doctorate)
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
Must hold a current unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner in IA
Current DEA registration
An appropriate collaborative agreement with the on-site Physician
Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred)
Be certified in a Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Able to work independently and in a team
Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a correctional facility or acute care center is a plus

Responsibilities

Conducting physical examinations, developing treatment plans and monitoring patients
Managing acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes.
Administering medications and providing instructions to patients
Monitoring and documenting patient health including vital signs, medical histories.
Providing direct patient care, triaging, assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating services.
Responding to medical emergencies, providing first aid, and ensuring timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities.
Educating patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention.
Understanding and adhering to correctional facility security protocols, while working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.
Maintaining accurate medical records, documenting treatment plans, and reporting any relevant information.
Conducting rounds, evaluating patients returning from off-site treatment
Admitting and discharging patients from the facility