NP/APP - Nurse Practitioner - Full Time - South Georgia

Full Time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

We are currently seeking a Full Time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our team at various sites In Person and Telehealth services throughout the State of Georgia. Some of the counties included for On site visits include the following: Bacon, Ben Hill, Bryan, Coffee, McIntosh, Telfair and Ware. Geographically, we would prefer the candidate to reside in or near one of the counties listed or a surrounding county.

GENESYS Health Alliance proudly manages our facilities with quality healthcare initiatives and we strive to be the innovative and reliable leader in the correctional setting. We partner with our clients to provide quality healthcare, uncompromising standards, guaranteed performance, and unrivaled client satisfaction!

You see, everything that we do is about taking care of people. This not only includes the patients we serve, but the people we employ, and the partners we collaborate with each day. We would love to have you join our team of caring individuals committed to the care of the underserved population.

About this position:

The Nurse Practitioner works under the supervision of a physician in a correctional environment and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, performing assessments, diagnosing patients, and medication management.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Certifications / Experience

• Current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse Practitioner in the state the facility is located (maintain a current copy of license on file at the facility)
• 1 year of direct work experience, preferred
• Active CPR certification
• Appropriate certification to write prescriptions under the authority of the Collaborative Physician in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

Job Type: Full Time

• Correctional experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Available shift:

• Hours will vary depending upon the site
• PRN Availability

General duties include but not limited to:

• Conduct on-site or telehealth (site specific) chronic care clinics and sick call as needed
• Ensure progress notes are documented in appropriate format are problem oriented, correspond to the therapeutic order and is dated, timed and legible
• Adhere to the established formulary before using non-formulary
• Regularly review cases that require ongoing medical/pharmaceutical attention
• Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures and NCCHC standards where applicable
• Assist in designating the level of care to be performed and the necessary equipment needed
• Consult with multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive adequate care

Physical setting:

• Corrections (Jail / Prison / Detention Center)

GENESYS Health Alliance is an EOE/Minorities/Female/Vet/Disability Employer