Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) #BD-750-01 - AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing
Bellingham, WA
About the Job
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
About AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing:
Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.