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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$70,629 / year median in Minnesota
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Primary Healthcare Services:
Conducts thorough medical evaluations, physical examinations, and medical histories for incarcerated individuals.- Diagnoses and treats a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and infections.
- Develops and implements individualized treatment plans, prescribing appropriate medications, therapies, and interventions.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, such as pharmaceuticals, laboratory work, radiological examinations, and screenings.
- Provides vaccinations, performs health screenings, and promotes preventive care measures within the correctional population.
- Performs basic technical skills such as suturing, splinting and injections.
Chronic Disease Management:
Monitors and manages chronic diseases prevalent among incarcerated individuals, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis C.- Ensures proper medication management, including prescribing, adjusting dosages, and monitoring treatment effectiveness.
- Educates patients on disease management strategies, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence.
- Collaborates with specialty care providers for consultations and referrals, when necessary.
Emergency Medical Services:
- Responds to medical emergencies within the correctional facility, providing immediate assessment, stabilization, and necessary interventions.
- Coordinates with emergency medical services or arranges for transfers to external medical facilities, when required.