About this opportunity
Cardinal Correctional Care lists this Clinic Nurse Practitioner - Full-time opportunity in warrenton, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cardinal Correctional Care is seeking Physician or Nurse Practitioner to join our team working in a hybrid correctional institution setting. This position will play a crucial role in providing quality patient care with and under the supervision of our Medical Director. This position requires a compassionate individual who is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical skills.
This role does require some travel in Central Missouri. 15-hours a week onsite at various locations, and all other hours remote from home. Company car included.
Triage telephone calls in a timely and appropriate manner.
Reports to assigned facility at designated time/day to examine referred individuals.
Assumes role of primary care provider with the coordination of on and off-site care.
Conducts sick call, physical examinations, and reviews nurse documentation.
Consults with medical providers in the community to resolve issues in service delivery.
Monitors and supervises the delivery of medical care within the facility.
Participates in the on-site continuous quality improvement program to enhance the delivery of medical care, control infectious disease, address patient complaints, analyze trends and patterns, and create action plans to resolve issues.
Attends meetings and in-services as requested by the medical director.
Monitors referrals to outside health care facilities for appropriateness, quality and continuity of care.
Monitors mediation utilization at assigned facilities.
Conducts administrative duties as assigned by the medical director.
As directed, visits the medical segregation cells and appropriately documents encounters.
Refers individuals to off-site services when the level of care required is beyond that which can be provided onsite.
Whenever possible, utilizes onsite resources and personnel to prevent unnecessary off-site visits.
Responds to assist with the provision of emergency treatment when on-site.
Utilizes universal precautions when providing care.
Abides by the security regulations of the facility.
Notifies Health Services Administrator and Medical Director of schedule changes prior to the scheduled visit and as far in advance as possible.
Must possess all necessary Missouri Medical Licensing for Nurse Practitioner or Physician
Current DEA registration.
Experience in a primary care specialty
Who can apply
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