Job Summary: The Corrections Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive healthcare services to incarcerated individuals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality medical care, promoting wellness, managing chronic illnesses, addressing acute medical needs, and supporting mental health care within the correctional setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Assessment and Care: Conduct thorough health assessments, including physical examinations, medical histories, and diagnostic tests.
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions and injuries.
Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients based on their unique medical needs.

Medication Management: Prescribe and administer medications, following protocols and guidelines for safe and appropriate medication use.
Monitor patients for potential side effects, drug interactions, and treatment efficacy.

Emergency and Urgent Care: Respond to medical emergencies and provide urgent medical care as needed.
Coordinate with healthcare and security teams during emergency situations.

Mental Health Support: Assess mental health conditions and provide appropriate interventions, referrals, or counseling as needed.
Collaborate with mental health professionals to address complex mental health issues.

Collaborative Practice: Establish and maintain collaborative practice agreements with supervising physicians and adhere to relevant regulations and guidelines.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive care.

Health Education: Offer health education and disease prevention guidance to incarcerated individuals.
Conduct group education sessions on various health topics.

Record Keeping and Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all patients.
Complete necessary documentation and reports in a timely and thorough manner.

Compliance and Regulations: Ensure compliance with state laws, regulations, and institutional policies related to healthcare provision within the correctional facility.

This job description provides a broad overview of the responsibilities and qualifications of a corrections nurse practitioner. Specific duties and requirements may vary based on the facility, state regulations, and the organization's policies.

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