Nurse Practitioner (NP): PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Overview 
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team at the Laramie County Detention Center located in Cheyenne, WY. As a vital member of our medical staff, you will provide high-quality patient care in a correctional setting. Your expertise will play a crucial role in assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal health outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning of patients in the medical units.
• Responds to emergencies throughout the facility.
• Manages medication for patients utilizing MedHealth formulary. When non-formulary medications are required, the practitioner will follow established protocols for obtaining such medications.
• Delivers care in accordance with established MedHealth Policies and Procedures.
• Thoroughly documents all patient encounters in electronic or paper medical record in accordance with MedHealth Policies and Procedures, and within state, local, federal guidelines. 
• Communicates the need for special housing to appropriate medical and security personnel.
• Follows all County Policies and Procedures with regard to security and patient contact.
• Collaborates with Health Service Administrator, Medical Director, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and Security Personnel regarding patients as needed.
• Attends mandatory monthly staff meetings and quarterly Pharmaceutical & Therapeutic meetings via phone or in person.
• Other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Must have an active, unrestricted APRN license in the state of Wyoming
• Must have at least one (1) year of experience
• Correctional experience preferred
• Must have a valid DEA
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Must have your own supervising physician
• Must have prescribing authority in Wyoming

Shift Details:

• PRN / As Needed

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