Nurse Practitioner at Black Hawk County Jail

Naphcare, Inc.•Waterloo, NE

9d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Nurse Practitioner to join their team of medical professionals in Waterloo, IA, managing all aspects of healthcare for individuals incarcerated in the Black Hawk County Jail. This is a part-time position, 12 hours a week. As a Correctional Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment where security is a top priority, you will have various duties to keep you engaged, including assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with a range of medical conditions and chronic illnesses, prescribing medications, and responding to emergencies. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to a diverse population of patients with complex medical 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 (AHA preferred)
Be certified in a Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
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
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

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