Nurse Practitioner #00559: State Farm Correctional Center

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Powhatan, VA

1d•$124,984 - $176,129•Onsite

About The Position

This position functions as a medical health provider to inmates, performing initial and ongoing medical assessments, prescribing appropriate medication and/or mechanical measures to assist inmates with their medical needs, and assisting with preparation/modification of medical treatment plans. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school
Licensed to practice in the State of Virginia as a Nurse Practitioner
Extensive knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities (symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures)
Comprehensive knowledge of current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnostic criteria
Knowledge of professional and ethical standards of practice and interventions appropriate for the assigned population
Ability to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team and to communicate effectively with staff
Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers with current certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required upon hire

Nice To Haves

Experience working and treating in a correctional or public healthcare setting

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing medical assessments of inmates.
Prescribe appropriate medication and/or mechanical measures to assist inmates with their medical needs.
Assist with preparation/modification of medical treatment plans.
Fulfill assignments to other duties or locations as necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.