Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

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