Local Contract Nurse Practitioner - Correctional - $108 per hour

Staff Today is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Correctional for a local contract job in Luzerne, Pennsylvania. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Correctional Discipline: Nurse Practitioner Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Local Contract Nurse Practitioner to work at a facility in Luzerne , PA. These are registry positions with our company. Pay Rate: $108.03 / hour *1099 Shift Details : days (8 hour shift) 13 week assignment. Nurse Practitioner: The Nurse Practitioner (NP) under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians, offers a comprehensive range of medical services to incarcerated patients in accordance with established policy and state guidelines. They ensure necessary documentation of services is provided to the Site Medical Director or designee to monitor the provision of clinical services. Additionally, they communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and H.S.A. and make arrangements for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time. Key Responsibilities Provides medical care to inmates, including conducting exams, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds. Maintains accurate and legible progress note documentation in SOAP format and adheres to formulary guidelines. Responds to emergencies and makes logical decisions regarding non-formulary drugs or off-site referrals. Supports existing policies and procedures for admission, transfer, and specialty consultant referrals. Maintains confidentiality and provides input into facility committees as requested. Qualifications & Requirements Education A graduate of an accredited school of nursing An advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Experience Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience and corrections experience is preferred. Must have the patience and tact to deal with the inmate patient population and ability to work effectively in the corrections environment. Scheduling flexibility is also required to be able to rotate hours and shifts, if needed, and to be called during emergency situations to provide coverage. Licenses/Certifications Must have and maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment. Must have and maintain current CPR certification. About Staff Today At Staff Today we believe that successful organizations are a product of experienced and talented employees. We have upheld this belief in all our recruiting and management functions, resulting in Staff Today being one of the largest staffing companies in the United States. Purpose To be a leader in the staffing industry by providing enhanced services, relationship and profitability. Mission To provide quality services that exceeds the expectations of our esteemed clients/customers. Philosophy Our philosophy is simple. We believe we have two clients – our customers and our employees. Our success and reputation is built around each. We know our relationship with both is mutually beneficial and we continually strive to satisfy each at the highest possible level. Core Values We believe in treating everyone with respect and integrity. We integrate honesty, integrity and business ethics into all aspects of our business functioning.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a