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Description
Nurse Practitioner (Full time, 40hrs/wk)
YesCare - Elmore, AL
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (Full time, 40hrs/wk)
Position: Nurse Practitioner providing care in a correctional facility
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Address:
City: Elmore
State: AL
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Job Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to inmates in the correctional institution.
- Provide emergency care to staff while observing and maintaining security requirements.
- Diagnose and treat inmates within the scope of practice.
- Perform routine history and physical examinations where applicable.
- Order and, if necessary, perform laboratory studies, X-rays, examinations, and electrocardiograms.
- Initiate consultation requests and non-formulary requests with supervisory physician’s approval.
- Educate inmates regarding medical conditions, use of drugs, diet, weight control, and effects of prescribed treatment.
- Document all patient contacts in the medical record using Problem Oriented Medical Record format and SOAP charting.
- Maintain confidentiality of medical records.
- Order medications while adhering to the established formulary.
- Participate in data collection of the CQI program and participate in the CQI committee as needed.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Ability to diagnose and treat medical conditions
- Knowledge of laboratory studies and diagnostic imaging
- Strong documentation skills in medical records
- Effective communication and educational skills
Preferred Skills
- Not specified
Requirements
Experience:
Education: Graduate of an accredited program
License & Certification:
- Current license to practice in the state
- Certified or eligible for certification in the scope of practice
- Current CPR certificate
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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Not specified
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- Not specified
Facility Details
Name: YesCare
Description: As the correctional healthcare pioneer and leader for 40 years, YesCare provides high quality healthcare and reentry services.
Specialties:
- Correctional healthcare
- Reentry services
Mission: Improve the health and safety of our patients, break the cycle of recidivism, and better the communities where we live and work.
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
10/01/2025
Posted:
07/01/2025
