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 bPart-time Nurse Practitionerb to join our team of healthcare professionals at bErie County Prisonb in bErie, PA.b The Nurse Practitioner will work under the direction of the Medical Director. They are responsible and accountable for evaluating and treating inmates upon referral and acting as a consultant to the nursing staff. The proper candidate will work effectively with physicians, patients, medical and nursing staff, security staff at all levels, administrative and support staff, and consulting physicians. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Perform paraprofessional medical services to the inmate population and employees as appropriate. Direct other less qualified health care employees in the delivery of care. Perform duties of an advanced technical nature. Assign, supervise, direct and train other health care personnel in their duties concerning patient care, personal hygiene, sanitation, etc. Assist in supervising the serving and proportions of special diets. Other duties as required andor assigned. bWork Environment:b Health Care Unit in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and health care personnel bLicensing:b Current state licensure bCertification:b Current CPR bExperience:b Two (2) years experience as a NPPA preferred bEducation:b Certification from an accredited collegeuniversity as a Physicians Assistant