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 # : BD-750-01
- 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 youth's 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 opioid-addicted 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 youth's 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
30+ days ago