Family Nurse Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Advanced nursing education at the master's or doctoral level.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner, including a current unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state.
• Current DEA registration.
• An appropriate collaborative agreement with the on-site Physician.
• Active BLS/CPR certification; AHA certification is required.
• Certification by a board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
• Strong organizational skills to track patient treatment plans and progress notes.
• Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable healthcare laws and regulations, and procedures for direct healthcare services.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including people with mental health or substance abuse issues.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information, demonstrate integrity and professionalism, adhere to a Code of Conduct, and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.
• 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 such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a correctional facility or acute care center.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical examinations, develop treatment plans, and monitor patients.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes.
• Administer medications and provide instructions to patients.
• Monitor and document patient health, including vital signs and medical histories.
• Provide direct patient care, triage and assess patient needs, develop care plans, and coordinate services.
• Respond to medical emergencies, provide first aid, and ensure timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities.
• Educate patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention.
• Follow correctional facility security protocols and work with correctional officers and healthcare professionals to support patient safety and well-being.
• Maintain accurate medical records, document treatment plans, and report relevant information.
• Conduct rounds and evaluate patients returning from off-site treatment.
• Admit and discharge patients from the facility.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one for full-time employees.
• Prescriptions at no cost through the health plan, beginning on day one.
• Employee Assistance Program services.
• 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution beginning on day one.
• Tuition assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Free continuing education and CMEs.