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Nurse Practitioner

Correctional Medical Management - Minnehaha County Jail

Sioux Falls, SD US

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

Correctional Medical Management is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team at the Minnehaha County Jail. The Nurse Practitioner will provide top quality primary care and medical management to incarcerated patients.

Responsibilities

  • Plan direct and evaluate patient care in ambulatory health services 
  • Examine and treat chronic and acute episodic illnesses, minor injuries, accidents and other injuries/illnesses
  • Performs and documents patient evaluations, including taking the patient’s history and conducting a physical examination
  • Orders and interprets diagnostic tests
  • Writes orders for medical medications and treatments, under guidelines of licensure
  • May perform invasive procedures as necessary
  • Recommend referrals to specialized care providers
  • Dictates discharge summaries and transfer orders
  • Communicates with outside providers and internal peers to ensure continuity of care
  • Maintains and follows patient care protocols
  • Works with members of the healthcare team in educating the patients of their medical care
  • Continually updates clinical knowledge and skills through consultation, formal and informal education and review of literature for the benefit of themselves as well as for the healthcare team
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and adherence to best practices
  • Assist in developing policies, protocols, standards and guidelines
  • All other duties as assigned

 Other Responsibilities 

  • Completes required orientation as directed by facility 
  • Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment 
  • Upholds HIPAA regulations 
  • Respects cultural and religious practices of patients 
  • Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts
  • Stay up to date on the latest medical advances and incorporate best practices into your work

Position Requirements

  • Must possess a Master’s Degree and must have current and valid Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Practice Nurse license with at least one-year experience of providing direct patient care 
  • Must have prescriptive authority 
  • Previous experience in a correctional setting preferred 
  • CPR certification

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

Comprehensive Benefits Package:  

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Company matched 401K Retirement Plan
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off

     

 

 

 

Correctional Medical Management - Minnehaha County Jail
305 W. 4th St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104