Nurse Practitioner

Wexford Health Sources, the nations leading innovative correctional health care company, provides clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality. For nearly two decades, Wexford Health has consistently delivered proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting, claims processing, and quality management services. At Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue. Wexford Health has an exceptional opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner to join our team of healthcare professionals at Hill Correctional Center in Danville, IL. A nurse practitioner is responsible and accountable for evaluating and treating inmates upon referral and acts as a consultant to the nursing staff. Responsibilities: -Orders appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures to effectively diagnose and treat the inmates health condition. -Draws blood specimens for testing and performing other comparable procedures when personnel that customarily perform these procedures are not available. -Initiates referrals to other members of the health care team, monitors the schedule of patients for special tests. -Counsels inmates on preventative care, medical problems, and use of prescribed treatment. -Performs routine wound care, minor debridement, and dressing changes. -Generally assesses inmates medical status and assists the assigned physician with inmate management as required. -Establishes individualized treatment plans and insures the continuity of care for inmates requiring on-going health care services Qualifications: -Current Illinois license -Certification from an accredited collegeuniversity as a Nurse Practitioner -2 years experience as an NP preferred