Adelphi is seeking an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to provider services at a juvenile detention facility in Bellingham Washington (WA).
The ideal APRN will have experience providing services in a detention facility.
Job Quick Facts
Ref #: BD75001
Profession: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
Location: Whatcom County Washington (WA)
Facility Type: Detention Center
Coverage Type: Clinical Call (as needed)
Job Type: Contract
Start Date: TBC
Shift schedule: 2 days per week (TBC)
Rate: $80/hr
Requirements:
Current unrestricted WA License
DEA Certification
BLS/ACLS
Responsibilities:
Holds clinics for youth who request nursing care or are referred by staff.
Reviews health histories and medications of newly detained youth.
Prepares medical records for clinics and gathers relevant medical history from clients.
Communicates with youths primary medical providers about significant health issues.
Approves and monitors medications ensuring timely prescriptions and refills.
Collaborates with detention officers regarding urgent health needs of youth.
Assesses and treats youth with acute or chronic medical issues or those referred by staff or parents.
Treats opioidaddicted youth including withdrawal management and referrals to community providers.
Refers youth to external medical or dental services and informs the Detention Manager of these referrals.
Updates detention staff on medical treatments affecting youths activities and documents in detention files.
Consults with the Health Officer on significant health concerns or outbreaks.
Prepares and maintains the clinic including cleaning and organizing the exam room.
Collects and prepares lab specimens including administering and reading TB skin tests.
Maintains medical documentation checks for medication errors and conducts monthly supply inventories.
Other duties as assigned by facility