Nurse Practitioner
Company: Wellpath
Location: Flint
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Why Wellpath:Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about
taking care of people - our patients, our staff and our partners.
We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and
healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical
environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an
autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education,
training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is
meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!"About this
role:Our Nurse Practitioner provides a full range of medical
services for patients. Works under the supervision of the Site
Medical Director and other site Physicians and in accordance with
established policy and procedure as well as within the state
guidelines. Provides required documentation of services to the Site
Medical Director or designee in order to monitor provision of
clinical services. Notifies the Medical Director and H.S.A.
regarding changes in schedule coverage. Assists in arrangements for
coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period
of time.What you bring to the table:Education for Nurse
Practitioner:Graduate of an accredited school of nursingHold an
advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner
programExperience for Nurse Practitioner:Prior medical/surgical
and/or emergency/trauma experience and corrections experience is
preferredMust have the patience and tact to deal with the patient
population and ability to work effectively in the corrections
environment.Scheduling flexibility required to be able to rotate
hours and shifts, if needed, and to be called during emergency
situations to provide coverageLicenses/Certifications for Nurse
Practitioner: Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the
state Current CPR CertificationWhat you will do:Reports to assigned
facility at designated hour to examine referred patients.Conducts
on-site chronic care clinics and sick call as established by Site
Medical Director, Health Services Administrator or
designee.Conducts infirmary rounds as established by Site Medical
Director, Health Services Administrator or designee and records
encounters in the patient's progress notes.Ensures progress note
documentation is in SOAP format, problem oriented, corresponds to
the therapeutic order and is dated, timed and legible.Adheres to
the established formulary for therapeutic regimens before using
non-formulary procedure.Respond to a code or health emergency
within standard guidelines.Makes pertinent observations and draws
logical conclusions, which validate need for non-formulary drug,
which is recorded on non-formulary form and submitted to the
Medical Director for approval.Utilizes available in-house resource
personnel for treatment or resolution of identified problems before
using off-site referral, if possible.Provides emergency treatment
on-site and responds appropriately in urgent or emergency
situations.Supports standards of medical care through adherence to
existing policies and procedures for: Admission to the infirmary
(when one is on site); Transfer to emergency room; Utilization
review process for specialty consultant referralsAssumes
responsibility and accountability for his/her individual judgments
and actions.Reports any doubts or questions regarding the lack of
appropriate referrals, nursing or medical intervention necessary
for the realization of established patient goals to the Medical
Director or Health Services Administrator for disposition.Uses
Universal or Standard Precautions at all times.Prescribes a planned
regimen of total patient care, which is adequate, problem-oriented
and appropriate to the needs of the patient.Keeps patient
information confidential and respects patient's rights to privacy,
in accordance with accepted confidentiality practices for
incarcerated individuals.Provides input into facility mandatory
committees such as Pharmacy and Therapeutics and Medical Audit
Committee as requested by Site Medical Director, Health Services
Administrator or designee.Must obtain and maintain security
clearanceMust maintain privilegesMust be able to obtain and
maintain security clearance.Must be able to apply principles of
critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations
and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for
deviations.Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific
set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual
situations.Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to
details.Must be able to work under stress on a regular or
continuous basis.Post orders, if applicable, per site
contract.Perform other duties as assigned.Wellpath is an
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability EmployerOur investment in
you:Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan optionsTime off &
leave benefits401KTuition ReimbursementParental benefitsPerks and
discountsAnd more available here https://wellpathcareers.Com/
Keywords: Wellpath, Flint , Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Flint, Michigan
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