What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Cell Staff?
Job Description:
Seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide medical care within a correctional facility in Rome, NY. The NP will deliver chronic and emergency healthcare services to a population of 1,000 incarcerated individuals in a structured clinical setting.
Responsibilities:
- Perform assessments, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic conditions
- Manage ongoing care for patients with chronic illnesses
- Respond to urgent and emergent medical situations
- Order and review labs and diagnostic tests
- Maintain accurate medical documentation and collaborate with healthcare staff
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have a New York State License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse; and certification by the New York State Education Department in a specialty area to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.