Nurse Practitioner (Galveston, TX)
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Job Summary
In this role you will provide comprehensive primary care to incarcerated individuals in a structured clinical setting: managing acute and chronic conditions working closely with healthcare and facility staff and contributing to quality patient care in a correctional environment. Any certified NP or PA with primary care experience is welcome to apply.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments physical examinations and diagnostic evaluations.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Provide sick-call coverage and same-day medical evaluations.
- Develop and monitor treatment plans.
- Educate patients regarding medications disease management and preventive healthcare.
- Maintain accurate documentation within the NextGen EMR system.
- Collaborate with physicians nurses and facility staff to ensure quality patient care.
Masters degree or higher.
1 year of primary care experience.
1 year of care management experience.
1 year of experience in correctional care or correctional medicine.
Current licensure as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) or Nurse Practitioner (NP).
Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
Current Basic Life Support (ARC BLS or AHA BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS) certification.
