Nurse Practitioner
Company: YesCare
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Experience & Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited college/university nurse practitioner
program with current certification.
- licensure in the state of employment, license must be in good
standing.
- CPR certification.
A background check, security clearance and drug screening are
required for this role.
YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In
compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws,
qualified applicants are considered for all positions without
regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual
orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran
status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.
Responsibilities
Below is a list of your responsibilities as a Nurse Practitioner
with YesCare :
- Provides typical community standard care based on evidenced
based medicine for clinical services required including but not
limited to sick call, chronic care, History and Physicals, and all
emergency care needs. When applicable, visits the infirmary daily
and documents encounters in patient's Medical Record as assigned.
The goal is to provide the right care, at the right time, and at
the right location.
- Will provide call as needed for the role.
- Adheres to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens before
utilizing non-formulary procedure. Documents pertinent observations
and logical conclusions to validate need for non-formulary
medication on non-formulary request form for Medical Director's
approval when non-formulary medication is ordered.
- Utilizes available in-house resource personnel for treatment or
resolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site
referral. Provides emergency treatment on-site and responds
appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
- Demonstrates proper technique for cardiopulmonary resuscitation
and related drug therapy with certification as required by
credentialing.
- Supports standards of medical care through adherence to
existing policies and procedures. Serves as a resource to other
professional or non-professional personnel providing instructions
as needed.
- Attends Medical Staff meetings as required. Provides monthly
in-service education of staff as requested. Participates in monthly
review of quality of care and chart reviews as requested. Sponsors
physician assistants or nurse practitioners as required.
- Notifies Regional Medical Director and Site Health Services
Administrator of schedule changes. Assists in arrangement for
coverage of medical services if unavailable for extended period of
time.
- Participates in all quality improvement measures including
sentinel event review.
- Actively participant of the Utilization Review process and
follow proper procedures.
- Provides appropriate health care to patients
- Follow state law with respect to scope of practice.
- Diagnoses and treats patients within his/her scope of
practice.
- Orders and, if necessary, performs laboratory studies, X-rays,
examinations, and electrocardiograms, as appropriate.
- Initiates consultation requests and non-formulary request with
supervisory physician's approval.
- Educates patients relative to medical conditions, use of drugs,
diet, weight control, effects of prescribed treatment, etc.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by
supervisor.
YesCare Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO plan
- 401k with matching funds
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
About YesCare Health
Correctional healthcare is not just a job, it's a calling!!!
As the correctional healthcare pioneer and leader for 40 years,
YesCare provides client partners with high quality healthcare and
reentry services that will improve the health and safety of our
patients, break the cycle of recidivism and better the communities
where we live and work.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO plan
- 401k with matching funds
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
- Referral Bonuses - Refer a friend and get paid!
- Advancement Opportunities
- Competitive Wages
Our Vision
YesCare leads the industry by providing comprehensive healthcare
and reentry services that improve the communities where we live and
work.
Our Mission
YesCare embraces a recovery model of care. This means identifying
and treating underlying conditions to support healthier and safer
living while incarcerated and a better quality of life in our
communities. In partnership with our clients, we deliver
solution-oriented care.
Our Values
- Safety. We put safety first through preparation and prevention.
- Motivation. We are driven by the desire to improve
outcomes.
- Accountability. We set high standards and hold our people to
them.
- Respect. We embrace our differences as we work toward common
goals.
- Teamwork. We achieve more together.
- Evaluation. We use data to constantly monitor results.
- Readjustment. We refine our practices to consistently achieve
better outcomes.
Apply today at: Careers.yescarecorp.com
Keywords: YesCare, Philadelphia , Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...