Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Opportunity

The York County Sheriff's Office, Detention Division is hiring a part-time (15 hours weekly), non-exempt Nurse Practitioner to join our team. The purpose of this position is to provide advanced clinical care to inmates in the Detention Center, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and continuity of care. This position will work under established medical protocols and in collaboration with sworn and civilian staff. The Nurse Practitioner will ensure timely, ethical, and secure healthcare delivery to the inmates within the facility.

Projected Salary Range: $60.00 - $70.00, salary is determined based on experience and time commitment. Work Schedule: To be determined at extension to hire – 15-20 hours per week (can be flexible but must be between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with the development of all written standing medical protocols as required by Minimum Standards for Local Facilities in South Carolina. Assists with training and implementation of policies and procedures that ensure quality medical care.
• Conducts intake health screenings, chronic care evaluations, and doctor call assessments.
• Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic medical conditions amongst the inmate population.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests and labs.
• Prescribes medications in accordance with medical protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Responds to medical emergencies as needed and coordinates higher-level care when needed.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and confidential medical records.
• Collaborates with sworn and civilian staff to ensure safe and secure clinical operations.
• Provides inmate education on health conditions, medications, and preventive care.
• Supervises medical staff in conjunction with the Medical Coordinator.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Experience in correctional, emergency, or primary care settings preferred.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid state driver's license is preferred.
• Must possess an active South Carolina Nurse Practitioner License
• May require additional professional or technical certifications as deemed necessary by management.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, a valid DEA Registration so as to be able to prescribe controlled substances.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
• Incarcerated individuals.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.