Nurse Practitioner (Full time, 40hrs/wk) Position Available In Elmore, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: YesCare is currently hiring a full-time Nurse Practitioner to provide direct care to inmates in a correctional institution, as well as emergency care to staff. The role entails diagnosing and treating inmates, conducting routine examinations, ordering necessary studies and tests, and educating patients on medical conditions. The ideal candidate must be a graduate of an accredited program, hold a current state license, and be certified or eligible for certification in the scope of practice. This position requires maintaining a current CPR certificate and adhering to established formulary guidelines. Join YesCare Health, a correctional healthcare leader dedicated to improving the health and safety of patients and communities.
Job Description
Experience & Requirements
YesCare Nurse Practitioners provide direct care to inmates in the correctional institution and provide emergency care to staff while observing and maintaining the requirements of security Provides appropriate health care to inmates
Diagnoses and treats inmates within his/her scope of practice
Performs routine history and physical (H&P) examinations where applicable
Orders and, if necessary, performs laboratory studies, X-rays, examinations, and electrocardiograms, as appropriate
Initiates consultation requests and non-formulary request with supervisory physician’s approval
Educates inmates relative to medical conditions, use of drugs, diet, weight control, effects of prescribed treatment, etc.
Documents all patient contacts in medical record using Problem Oriented Medical Record format and SOAP charting
Maintains confidentiality of medical records
Orders medications while adhering to the established formulary
Participates in the data collection of the CQI program and participates in the CQI committee, as needed
Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor Responsibilities Graduate of an accredited program
Holds a current license to practice in the state where facility is located
Certified or eligible for certification in the scope of practice
Competent to perform responsibilities as defined by state’s practice act
Maintains current CPR certificate About YesCare Health
As the correctional healthcare pioneer and leader for 40 years,YesCare provides client partners with high quality healthcare and reentry services that will improve the health and safety of our patients, break the cycle of recidivism and better the communities where we live and work.
ID 2025-20926
Job Locations US-AL-Wetumpka
Category Nurse Practitioners
Position Type Regular Full-time
Shift / Schedule Weekday Day
Location ID 94018
