Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) #BD-750-01
Job Summary
Occupation
Nurse Practitioner
Specialty
Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Full-Time
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Long-Term Care/Facility
Location
Bellingham, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/13/24
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
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