| NURSE PRACTITIONER |
Job Code: 2853
Pay Grade: 022
FLSA Status: Exempt
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| General Functions |
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Provides general medical care and treatment to inmates of Orange County Corrections or patients of Orange County Medical Clinic within the scope of their license and under the supervision of a licensed physician |
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| Representative Duties /Assignments |
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- Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within the scope of their license and under the direction of a physician. Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic test to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs. Records physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition.
- Discusses case with physician and other health professionals to prepare a comprehensive patient care plan. Submits the health care plans and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by physician.
- Prescribes drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, or related therapeutic procedures. Refers patients to physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment. Becomes actively involved in the Quality Assurance/Risk Management/Infection Control/Utilization Management Program.
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Conducts psychiatric assessments to include mental status examinations.
- Monitors medication therapies and prescribes medication changes as necessary in accordance with established protocols.
- Conducts assessments to detect the presence of movement disorders and other side effects of medication therapy and prescribes treatment as indicated in accordance with established protocols.
- Initiates laboratory monitoring associated with psychiatric treatments and interprets and evaluates results.
- Conducts physical examinations in response to inmate complaints, establishes preliminary diagnosis and prescribes treatment or refers to the physician in accordance with established protocols.
- Conducts individual and group psychotherapy as indicated.
- Participates with other members of the multi-disciplinary treatment team in assessment and developing individualized treatment plan specific for the inmate.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Medicine and two years of experience as a fully licensed Registered Nurse Practitioner, working either at a clinic, health center or public health agency.
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or medicine and two years of experience in practical nursing administration of psychiatric medications or work as a mental health provider.
Must possess and maintain State of Florida licensure as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in accordance with Florida State Statute 464. Must be able to use an EKG machine and have basic computer and office equipment knowledge. |
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| Preferences |
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Corrections
Must be able to use IV infusion pump.
Experience with Correctional health care.
Medical Clinic
Experience in community healthcare, family practice or public health agency.
Bilingual English/Spanish
Mental Health
Mental health nursing in a correctional environment.
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