Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary
Cardinal Correctional Care is seeking Physician or Nurse Practitioner to join our team working in a hybrid correctional institution setting. This position will play a crucial role in providing quality patient care with and under the supervision of our Medical Director. This position requires a compassionate individual who is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical skills. 

This role does require some travel in Central Missouri. 15-hours a week onsite at various locations, and all other hours remote from home. Company car included.

Job Description 

• Triage telephone calls in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Reports to assigned facility at designated time/day to examine referred individuals.
• Assumes role of primary care provider with the coordination of on and off-site care.
• Conducts sick call, physical examinations, and reviews nurse documentation.
• Consults with medical providers in the community to resolve issues in service delivery.
• Monitors and supervises the delivery of medical care within the facility.
• Supervises, provides guidance, and acts as a clinical resource for onsite mid-level providers.
• Participates in the on-site continuous quality improvement program to enhance the delivery of medical care, control infectious disease, address patient complaints, analyze trends and patterns, and create action plans to resolve issues.
• Attends meetings and in-services as requested by the medical director.
• Monitors referrals to outside health care facilities for appropriateness, quality and continuity of care.
• Monitors mediation utilization at assigned facilities.
• Conducts administrative duties as assigned by the medical director.
• As directed, visits the medical segregation cells and appropriately documents encounters.
• Provides documentation that is dated, timed, legible, problem focused, and signed.
• Refers individuals to off-site services when the level of care required is beyond that which can be provided onsite.
• Whenever possible, utilizes onsite resources and personnel to prevent unnecessary off-site visits.
• Responds to assist with the provision of emergency treatment when on-site.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability or his/her individual judgments and actions.
• Utilizes universal precautions when providing care.
• Complies with the HIPAA rules for corrections and protects the individual’s right to privacy to the greatest extent possible given the dynamics of a correctional environment.
• Abides by the security regulations of the facility.
• Notifies Health Services Administrator and Medical Director of schedule changes prior to the scheduled visit and as far in advance as possible.
• Assists with arranging replacement coverage.

Education, Skills, Experience:

• Must possess all necessary Missouri Medical Licensing for Nurse Practitioner or Physician 
• Current DEA registration.
• Experience in a primary care specialty