Nurse Practitioner
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Experience & Requirements YesCare Nurse Practitioners provide direct care to inmates in the correctional institution and provide emergency care to staff while observing and maintaining the requirements of security Provides appropriate health care to inmates Diagnoses and treats inmates within his/her scope of practice Performs routine history and physical (H&P) examinations where applicable Orders and, if necessary, performs laboratory studies, X-rays, examinations, and electrocardiograms, as appropriate Initiates consultation requests and non-formulary request with supervisory physician's approval Educates inmates relative to medical conditions, use of drugs, diet, weight control, effects of prescribed treatment, etc. Documents all patient contacts in medical record using Problem Oriented Medical Record format and SOAP charting Maintains confidentiality of medical records Orders medications while adhering to the established formulary Participates in the data collection of the CQI program and participates in the CQI committee, as needed Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor Responsibilities Graduate of an accredited program Holds a current license to practice in the state where facility is located Certified or eligible for certification in the scope of practice Competent to perform responsibilities as defined by state's practice act Maintains current CPR certificate #INDT1J About YesCare Health As the correctional healthcare pioneer and leader for 40 years,YesCare provides client partners with high quality healthcare and reentry services that will improve the health and safety of our patients, break the cycle of recidivism and better the communities where we live and work.