Nurse Practitioner (Full time, 40hrs/wk)

Nurse Practitioner (NP/ARNP)

Join YesCare as a Nurse Practitioner in a role that allows you to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of the patients you serve. This position is based in New York, where you will provide essential healthcare services in a correctional setting.

Job Description

• Provides typical community standard care based on evidence-based medicine for clinical services required, including but not limited to sick call, chronic care, history and physicals, and all emergency care needs.
• Visits the infirmary daily and documents encounters in the patient's medical record as assigned.
• Provides call as needed for the role.
• Adheres to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens before utilizing non-formulary procedures.
• Documents pertinent observations and logical conclusions to validate the need for non-formulary medication on non-formulary request forms for Medical Director's approval when non-formulary medication is ordered.
• Utilizes available in-house resource personnel for treatment or resolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site referral.
• Provides emergency treatment on-site and responds appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
• Demonstrates proper technique for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and related drug therapy with certification as required by credentialing.
• Supports standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
• Serves as a resource to other professional or non-professional personnel providing instructions as needed.
• Attends Medical Staff meetings as required and provides monthly in-service education of staff as requested.
• Participates in monthly review of quality of care and chart reviews as requested.
• Notifies Regional Medical Director and Site Health Services Administrator of schedule changes and assists in arranging coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period.
• Participates in all quality improvement measures including sentinel event review.
• Actively participates in the Utilization Review process and follows proper procedures.
• Diagnoses and treats patients within his/her scope of practice.
• Orders and, if necessary, performs laboratory studies, X-rays, examinations, and electrocardiograms, as appropriate.
• Initiates consultation requests and non-formulary requests with supervisory physician's approval.
• Educates patients relative to medical conditions, use of drugs, diet, weight control, effects of prescribed treatment, etc.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program.
• Holds a current license to practice in the state where the facility is located.
• Certified in the scope of practice.
• Competent to perform responsibilities as defined by the state's practice act.
• Maintains current CPR certificate.
• A background check, security clearance, and drug screening are required for this role.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous PTO plan
• 401k with matching funds
• Employee discount and rewards program
• Tuition assistance
• Continuing education reimbursement

About YesCare Health

Correctional healthcare is not just a job; it's a calling. By choosing a career with YesCare, you are choosing the opportunity to truly make a difference in the health, well-being, and future of the patients you serve. We take pride in being a pioneer provider of correctional healthcare. As a YesCare professional, you have access to the resources and support to enhance your skills, build a solid foundation to reach your career potential, and contribute to the care and well-being of an underserved population. There is no greater calling. Join YesCare today and be part of our legacy of innovation and clinical expertise.