Nurse Practitioner / NP or Physician Assistant / PA- PRN
Location
US-OH-Cincinnati
ID
2024-13860
Category
Nursing
Position Type
PRN
Overview
NaphCare is hiring experienced Nurse Practitioner / NP or Physician Assistant / PA - PRN just like you at the Hamilton County Jail located in Cincinnati, OH 45202.
NaphCare is a family owned, medical technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 30 years. Come join our team of over 4000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.
NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare. We recognize that we serve a unique and diverse patient population, and our onsite teams take pride in bringing excellence in care to a population in great need. Be part of a world-class team of professionals who are revolutionizing correctional healthcare as you use our cutting-edge resources, including our award-winning electronic operating system.
NaphCare Benefits for PRN Employees Include:
Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.
With NaphCare, you\'ll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.
We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities for Nurse Practitioner / NP or Physician Assistant / PA:
Provide direct and indirect medical care to meet the physiological, psychological and emotional needs of the patients
Obtain history and perform a physical examination to determine patient health status
Formulate a working diagnosis, develop and implement treatment plans
Identify patient health conditions and prescribe treatment based on diagnosis
Evaluate patients who have returned from off-site treatment
Admit and discharge patients from all units in the facility
Conduct rounds
Schedule and perform laboratory and diagnostic procedures
Qualifications
Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner / NP or Physician Assistant / PA:
Current unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner in Ohio.
Current DEA registration
Appropriate collaborative agreement with the on-site Physician
Valid CPR card
Minimum of 1 year experience in primary care with correctional healthcare preferred
We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to hiring@naphcare.com with the position and location you\'re interested in.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
At UC Health, we\'re proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region\'s adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you\'ll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.
The Medical Assistant functions as an integral part of the Clinical office staff where the Medical Assistants perform administrative and clinical duties. Responsible for obtaining intake information for a specific patient population, performing tasks and treatments as delegated by licensed personnel and direct patient care as required. Responsible for scheduling test and procedures ordered by the physician and providing limited patient education and instructions associated with these tests and procedures.Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED. | Preferred: 7 - 11 Months equivalent experience.PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY)
Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Obtain vital signs, EKG\'s, laboratory specimens and other necessary information as required for proper evaluation of patient in accordance with the Medical Assistant competencies utilizing universal precautions at all times.
Assists the provider in documenting notes, orders and prescriptions by setting them up in the Electronic Medical Record. All documents, prescriptions, and orders will be pended to the provider to review, edit, and sign as appropriate.
Prepare and maintenance of the clinic area to include but not to limited to: cleaning and stocking examination rooms, daily setup and securing of computer (laptops) equipment, and maintenance of diagnostic equipment.
Return routine patient telephone calls such as prescription refills or pre-certification for medication as directed from the Electronic Medical Record with appropriate and timely documentation regarding actions taken.
Coordinate ancillary services such as diagnostic testing/imaging, hospital procedures and/or admission, additional patient visits, and acquisition of pertinent medical records.
Maintain positive, professional and cooperative demeanor throughout all interactions with patients, staff, physicians and members of management.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential. Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements with the medical assistant role. Seeks knowledge and understanding of quality measures and patient experience.
Administrative Duties:
