What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at YesCare?
Join YesCare: A Career with Purpose in Correctional Healthcare
Correctional healthcare is more than just a job—it’s a calling. At YesCare, you have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the health, well-being, and future of an underserved population.
As a pioneer in correctional healthcare services, YesCare is committed to innovation, clinical expertise, and compassionate care. By choosing a career with YesCare, you are opting for professional growth, impactful work, and the chance to be part of a legacy of excellence. You’ll have access to the resources, training, and support needed to enhance your skills and reach your full career potential. Your role at YesCare allows you to contribute directly to the care and well-being of patients who need it most. Join a team that’s known for its innovative approaches and dedication to improving correctional healthcare.
Make a difference where it matters most. Start your journey with YesCare today and be part of a team that is transforming lives through care and expertise.
Key Responsibilities
YesCare provides a supportive and structured environment where you can thrive in a leadership role while delivering meaningful healthcare in a correctional setting. Your expertise and leadership will directly impact the quality of care and operations within our facilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We comply with all federal and state employment opportunity laws and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Correctional healthcare is more than just a job—it’s a calling. At YesCare, you have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the health, well-being, and future of an underserved population.
As a pioneer in correctional healthcare services, YesCare is committed to innovation, clinical expertise, and compassionate care. By choosing a career with YesCare, you are opting for professional growth, impactful work, and the chance to be part of a legacy of excellence. You’ll have access to the resources, training, and support needed to enhance your skills and reach your full career potential. Your role at YesCare allows you to contribute directly to the care and well-being of patients who need it most. Join a team that’s known for its innovative approaches and dedication to improving correctional healthcare.
Make a difference where it matters most. Start your journey with YesCare today and be part of a team that is transforming lives through care and expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- YesCare Midlevel APRNs provide direct care to inmates in the correctional institution and provide emergency care to staff while observing and maintaining the requirements of security
- Provides appropriate health care to inmates
- Diagnoses and treats inmates within his/her scope of practice
- Performs routine history and physical (H&P) examinations where applicable
- 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 inmates relative to medical conditions, use of drugs, diet, weight control, effects of prescribed treatment, etc.
- Documents all patient contacts in medical record using Problem Oriented Medical Record format and SOAP charting
- Maintains confidentiality of medical records - Orders medications while adhering to the established formulary
- Participates in the data collection of the CQI program and participates in the CQI committee, as needed
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor
- Graduate of an accredited program
- Holds a current license to practice in the state where facility is located
- Certified or eligible for certification in the scope of practice
- Competent to perform responsibilities as defined by state’s practice act
- Maintains current CPR certificate
- 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
YesCare provides a supportive and structured environment where you can thrive in a leadership role while delivering meaningful healthcare in a correctional setting. Your expertise and leadership will directly impact the quality of care and operations within our facilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We comply with all federal and state employment opportunity laws and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.