About this opportunity
Amergis lists this Corrections Nurse Practitioner (NP) opportunity in ordway, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Nurse Practitioner in the correctional setting provides health care services to incarcerated individuals within the scope of their license. The Nurse Practitioner performs physical examinations, diagnostic testing, assessments/health screenings, prescribes medications, and educates inmates on health prevention/promotion, medical conditions, and treatment.
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Minimum Requirements:
Current Nurse Practitioner Certification and license in the state of practice required
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally accredited nursing organization (e.g. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – AANP, American Nurses Credentialing Center – ANCC) is preferred
Specialty Certification as per client request and or state regulations if applicable
One year experience as an NP preferred
One year of correctional experience preferred
Maintain collaboration agreements, per state requirements
Complies with xqrzhdi all relevant professional standards of practice
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age
Worksite address
ordway, CO, 81063, US
Who can apply
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