Nurse Practitioner - Corrections

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

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

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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