HealthEcareers - Client is hiring: Nurse Practitioner in San Diego County

$100,000-$175,000 per year At Corecivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. Corecivic is currently seeking Advanced Registered Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner under the supervision of the facility physician, provides advanced nursing services and patient care in the facility’s medical program to inmates/residents. The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements. Provide comprehensive nursing care to include, but not limited to, executing physician's orders, dispensing, and administering medications and performing examinations and treatment of patients; perform a variety of procedures and treatments. Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs. Record physical findings, formulate prognosis based on patient's condition, and discuss case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan. Recommend drugs and other forms of treatment within the scope of licensure. Monitor inmate/resident inpatient hospitalizations and ensure early release whenever appropriate. Verify the cleanliness of equipment and work area through own efforts and supervision. Assist with monitoring he provision of all required contractual services. Maintain a good working relationship with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers and outside provider agencies. Utilize established corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions, but use sound independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position. Regularly evaluate the provision of medical services to prevent the inappropriate use or duplication of those services. Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records. Review medical files to determine all provided services are documented. Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses. Recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of health-related services. Audit pharmacy use for adherence to formulary, as directed or required. Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances. Observe and record inmate/resident behavior. Accept on call status. Provide health counseling and health education on individual or group basis, as required. Read, analyze, comprehend, and interpret medical and technical procedures, governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs. Review, process and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; attend court hearings, when necessary; conduct research of charts; review status of inmates/residents with serious health problems for completion of all necessary intervention and treatment. Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates/residents, visitors and the general public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and good judgment. Attend scheduled staff meetings, promote communications and the proper flow of relevant information in the medical unit. Participate in multi-disciplinary committee meetings to promote and monitor quality of healthcare services. Engage in functions in confined areas including working rotating shifts and physically checking the doors windows and other areas to verify they are secure. Evaluate and recommend physical safety requirements necessary to provide a safe working environment for both patients and staff. Facilitate, where applicable, NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of efficiency and approved, appropriate medical services. Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policies and procedures; take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies. Comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards and/or contract. Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid. Establish and maintain effective working relations with others and handle difficult interpersonal contacts. Be aware that verbal abuse may be present with the hostile views and opinions of inmates/residents and others encountered in an antagonistic environment. Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited college or university’s nursing program with a degree and possess a current licensure and/or certification as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with training in family practice in the state of employment. One year of professional nursing experience required. A valid driver's license is required. Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age. Corecivic is a Drug-Free Workplace

In Summary: Corecivic is seeking Advanced Registered Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting . The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements .

En Español: $100,000-$175,000 al año En Corecivic, hacemos más que administrar a los reclusos, cuidamos de las personas. Actualmente está buscando enfermeras registradas avanzadas que tengan una pasión por proporcionar la mejor atención de calidad en un entorno institucional. El enfermero profesional registrado avanzado bajo la supervisión del médico de la instalación proporciona servicios avanzados de enfermería y cuidado del paciente en el programa médico de las instalaciones para reclusas/residentes. Mantener una buena relación de trabajo con el personal del centro, el personal de enfermería, los proveedores contractuales y las agencias externas. Utilice políticas y procedimientos correccionales establecidos en la toma de decisiones, pero use un juicio independiente sólido para cumplir con las responsabilidades y realizar los deberes del puesto. Evaluar regularmente la provisión de servicios médicos para evitar el uso inapropiado o duplicación de dichos servicios. Mantiene seguridad absoluta y confidencialidad de todos los registros médicos. Examinar archivos médicos para determinar todos los servicios prestados están documentados. Seguir estrechamente todas las enfermedades catastróficas potenciales. Recomendar métodos para mejorar la eficiencia operativa y la rentabilidad de los servicios relacionados con la salud. Uso de auditorías para cumplimiento, según lo indicado o requerido. Cumplir con todas las leyes farmacéuticas aplicables, especialmente aquellas que cubren el grupo controlado y el comportamiento médico. Revisar, procesar y responder (a través de un abogado corporativo) a las demandas; asistir a audiencias judiciales, cuando sea necesario; llevar a cabo investigaciones sobre los registros; revisar el estado de los reclusos/residentes con graves problemas de salud para completar toda la intervención y tratamiento necesarios. Comunicarse eficazmente y coherentemente con la administración, personal, presos / residentes, visitantes y el público en general, particularmente en situaciones que requieren tacto, diplomacia, comprensión, equidad, firmeza y buen juicio. Asistir a reuniones del personal programadas, promover comunicaciones y el flujo adecuado de información relevante en la unidad médica. Participar en reuniones multidisciplinarias de comités para promover y monitorear la calidad de los servicios sanitarios. Engañarse en funciones en áreas confinadas incluyendo turnos de trabajo y verificar físicamente las puertas y otras reglas para comprobar si son seguras. Evaluar y recomendar requisitos físicos de seguridad necesaria para proporcionar una política de funcionamiento segura y procedimientos médicos apropiados. Realizar funciones de rescate en accidentes, emergencias y desastres que incluyen la administración de ayuda médica básica de emergencia. Establecer y mantener relaciones laborales efectivas con los demás y manejar contactos interpersonales difíciles. Tenga en cuenta que el abuso verbal puede estar presente con las opiniones y puntos de vista hostiles de reclusos/residentes y otros encontrados en un entorno antagónico.