MI DOC Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant
Company: Wellpath
Location: Coldwater
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Why Wellpath:Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about
taking care of people - our patients, our staff and our partners.
We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and
healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical
environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an
autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education,
training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is
meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!"About this
role:Our Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provides a full
range of medical services for patients. Works under the supervision
of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians and in
accordance with established policy and procedure as well as within
the state guidelines. Provides required documentation of services
to the Site Medical Director or designee in order to monitor
provision of clinical services. Notifies the Medical Director and
H.S.A. regarding changes in schedule coverage. Assists in
arrangements for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an
extended period of time.What you bring to the table:Education for
Nurse Practitioner:Completion of a master's program in nursing
(NPs) or an accredited education program for PAsHold an advanced
degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner
programExperience for Nurse Practitioner:Previous
correctional/detention facility experienceMinimum two (2) years
experience.Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
registrationCurrent (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS and PALS
(where applicable) certification through AHALicenses/Certifications
for Nurse Practitioner: Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
within the state Current CPR CertificationWhat you will do:Reports
to assigned facility at designated hour to examine referred
patients.Conducts on-site chronic care clinics and sick call as
established by Site Medical Director, Health Services Administrator
or designee.Conducts infirmary rounds as established by Site
Medical Director, Health Services Administrator or designee and
records encounters in the patient's progress notes.Ensures progress
note documentation is in SOAP format, problem oriented, corresponds
to the therapeutic order and is dated, timed and legible.Adheres to
the established formulary for therapeutic regimens before using
non-formulary procedure.Respond to a code or health emergency
within standard guidelines.Makes pertinent observations and draws
logical conclusions, which validate need for non-formulary drug,
which is recorded on non-formulary form and submitted to the
Medical Director for approval.Utilizes available in-house resource
personnel for treatment or resolution of identified problems before
using off-site referral, if possible.Provides emergency treatment
on-site and responds appropriately in urgent or emergency
situations.Supports standards of medical care through adherence to
existing policies and procedures for: Admission to the infirmary
(when one is on site); Transfer to emergency room; Utilization
review process for specialty consultant referralsAssumes
responsibility and accountability for his/her individual judgments
and actions.Reports any doubts or questions regarding the lack of
appropriate referrals, nursing or medical intervention necessary
for the realization of established patient goals to the Medical
Director or Health Services Administrator for disposition.Uses
Universal or Standard Precautions at all times.Prescribes a planned
regimen of total patient care, which is adequate, problem-oriented
and appropriate to the needs of the patient.Keeps patient
information confidential and respects patient's rights to privacy,
in accordance with accepted confidentiality practices for
incarcerated individuals.Provides input into facility mandatory
committees such as Pharmacy and Therapeutics and Medical Audit
Committee as requested by Site Medical Director, Health Services
Administrator or designee.Must obtain and maintain security
clearanceMust maintain privilegesMust be able to obtain and
maintain security clearance.Must be able to apply principles of
critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations
and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for
deviations.Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific
set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual
situations.Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to
details.Must be able to work under stress on a regular or
continuous basis.Post orders, if applicable, per site
contract.Perform other duties as assigned.Wellpath is an
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability EmployerOur investment in
you:Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan optionsTime off &
leave benefits401KTuition ReimbursementParental benefitsPerks and
discountsAnd more available here Compensation Range: $104,200 -
$127,500 / year
Keywords: Wellpath, Kalamazoo , MI DOC Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant, Healthcare , Coldwater, Michigan
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