What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Mid State CF | Marcy, NY position at Amergis Healthcare Staffing?
The Nurse Practitioner in the correctional setting provides health care services to incarcerated individuals within the scope of their license. The Nurse Practitioner performs physical examinations, diagnostic testing, assessments/health screenings, prescribes medications, and educates inmates on health prevention/promotion, medical conditions, and treatment.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Current Nurse Practitioner Certification and license in the state of practice required
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally accredited nursing organization (e.g. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – AANP, American Nurses Credentialing Center – ANCC) is preferred
- Specialty Certification as per client request and or state regulations if applicable
- One year experience as an NP preferred
- One year of correctional experience preferred
- Maintain collaboration agreements, per state requirements
- Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Salary : $1,946