Nurse Practitioner (NP)
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner (NP), under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians, provides a comprehensive range of medical services to incarcerated patients in accordance with established policies and state guidelines. The NP ensures that services are documented for monitoring by the Site Medical Director or designee, communicates scheduling changes to the Medical Director and Health Services Administrator, and arranges coverage when unavailable for an extended period. At the San Luis Obispo County Jail, the NP provides primary and urgent care in a correctional setting. Duties may include assessing patients, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, ordering and reviewing diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and collaborating with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to support continuity of care. The role is PRN, averaging approximately 10 hours per week, with some weekend coverage required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Advanced degree from an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of employment, maintained throughout employment.
- Current CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
- Patience and tact when working with the inmate patient population, and ability to work effectively in a corrections environment.
- Scheduling flexibility to rotate hours and shifts as needed and respond to emergency coverage needs.
- Must reside in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Prior medical/surgical experience.
- Prior emergency/trauma experience.
- Corrections experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide routine and emergency medical care, including chronic care clinics, infirmary rounds, and on-site emergency treatment.
- Assess patients and diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions.
- Order and review diagnostic tests and prescribe medications.
- Perform suturing, incision and drainage, basic wound care and debridement, splinting and minor fracture management, and EKG interpretation.
- Respond to emergencies, including codes and overdoses.
- Follow established medical-care policies and procedures, including SOAP-format documentation, formulary regimens, and use of available in-house treatment resources.
- Accept accountability for clinical judgments and actions, and report concerns or questions to the Medical Director or Health Services Administrator.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance with accepted practices for incarcerated individuals.
- Provide input to facility mandatory committees when requested.
- Communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and Health Services Administrator and arrange coverage when unavailable for an extended period.
- Collaborate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k).
- DailyPay.
- Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships.
- Employee Assistance Program, including free counseling and health coaching.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA).
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts.
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
