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Nurse Practitioner - Corrections

Nogales, AZ 85621

Posted: 07/26/24 Employment Type: Temporary Position: NP - Nurse Practitioner Job Number: 30204 Specialty: Correctional

Job Description


VHS is looking for a qualified Part Time Nurse Practitioner for a Corrections facility in the Nogales, AZ area!

Rate: $75/h
Part time hours would require 1 half day commitment per week

Qualifications:

  • Current license as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Current CPR certification, ACLS certification preferred
  • Two (2) years of experience as a NP
  • Proficient with electronic medical records
  • Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance to include background check and drug screen

Responsibilities:
  • Under indirect supervision, provide independent primary care in a correctional healthcare setting to a specified population of non-emergency patients
  • Perform medical examinations and evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, follow-up consultation, and health education
  • Obtain patient histories and develop patient care treatment plans, ensuring completeness and accuracy using the POMR format
  • Supervise and/or coordinate the activities of patient care and/or support staff
  • Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions
  • Prescribe medications and other treatments
  • Participate in planning programs and in developing specific health polices and procedures

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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