Family Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Health Pros Northwest is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide medical support services for incarcerated men and women, at a local county jail. The Provider will work closely with clients, deputies and the clinical team.  

Job Details

• Monday-Thursday 8:00a-4:30p 
• One month contract with possibility of extension
• Onsite only, NO TELEWORK

Job Responsibilities:

• Nurse Practitioner will develop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases
• Conduct exams, as needed
• Medical knowledge of Addiction Medicine
• Ability to diagnose medical and psychiatric issues
• Performing diagnostic tests and screening evaluations
• Nurse practitioner manages overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues
• Emphasizing preventative care and disease management
• Knowledge of standards for security, ethics, confidentiality, rules of conduct and professionalism regarding medical records.
• Be able to interpret medical records from various other facilities
• Nurse practitioner prescribes medications, as needed
• Continued development of medical clinics policies & procedures, standing order protocols and overall best practices.
• Manage the medical team as necessary – coaching & development, oversight etc.

Job Qualifications:

• Washington Nurse Practitioner (NP) license - free of restrictions and previous discipline
• Family Practice Experience preferred
• Current CPR certification, AHA accredited required
• Must be current on all professional development training hours
• Current TB/PPD/or Chest X-ray
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Additional Position Details:

• Orientation Date: ASAP, as available
• Direct Deposit for your convenience
• Paid Sick Leave
• Backgrounds will be conducted upon all employees