What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner (York County Sheriff's Office, Detention Division) position at York County Detention Center?
Job Overview
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides primary clinical care to incarcerated individuals within the detention center, with a primary focus on inmate health screenings, ongoing medical assessments, and doctor call services. Working under established medical protocols and clinical guidelines, the NP evaluates inmate health conditions, orders and interprets medications and diagnostic tests, initiates treatment plans, and provides appropriate follow-up care.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include conducting health screenings, responding to routine and urgent medical complaints during doctor call, managing common acute and chronic conditions, and identifying inmates requiring higher levels of medical care or physician consultation. The NP collaborates closely with physicians, nursing staff, and correctional personnel to ensure timely, safe, and compliant delivery of healthcare services within the correctional environment.
Requirements
The position requires the ability to work independently within approved standing orders and treatment protocols, maintain accurate medical documentation, and support continuity of care while ensuring adherence to correctional healthcare standards and security procedures. This position would also be critical in designing and regularly reviewing the medical protocols.
Pay: $48.00 - $66.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $48 - $66