Description

SUMMARY: Under minimum supervision, the Corrections Nurse Practitioner oversees the Correctional Health Service Area of the Clinton County Jail. Creates and maintains a professional and safe environment to assess and treat those incarcerated in Clinton County. Provides medical care to maintain the mental and physical health of Clinton County Jail inmates. Performs first aid and provides emergency medical care as required.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• As the Corrections Medical Program leader, assigns, schedules, and oversees the work of staff; authorizes overtime and leave; participates in recruitment and selection; conducts performance appraisals; provides coaching, counseling and corrective or disciplinary action as appropriate; provides or approves program or department training.
• Monitors and approves service area expenses; participates in annual budgeting of department's budget for the Correctional Health Service Area.
• Oversees and participates in the direct care and treatment of Clinton County inmates; Creates and monitors treatment plans for chronic illnesses; plans treatments and intervention for mental illnesses.
• Conducts patient assessments as the care provider; reviews data and clarifies any issues with mental health and medical care providers.
• Administers quality assurance by conducting audits and review of cases, test results, files, and databases.
• Reviews kiosk generated medical requests from inmates; obtains orders as needed and generates responses to inmates; follows up on emails and meets with inmates as appropriate; assists staff with reviewing and managing cases and requests.
• Collaborates with medical providers, jail staff, and outside clinics to manage care and minimize unnecessary hospital transfers.
• Develops and maintains service area and departmental policies, procedures, standing orders, and plans.
• Attends and participates in a variety of internal and external meetings, councils, and committees.
• Maintains documents and files; updates database information to document program activities.
• Assesses individuals for medical and mental health needs.
• Reviews medical records and contacts medical providers and pharmacies to verify illnesses, chronic conditions, medications, and other treatment or special needs.
• Distributes medications; reviews medical records to prepare appropriate medications and doses.
• Reviews and addresses medical requests; gathers medical charts; prepares examination rooms for medical providers; checks and records vitals, weight, height, and temperature; administers tests and collects blood samples as needed; cleans and dresses wounds.
• Coordinates care for individuals being transferred for temporary or permanent placement at other facilities.
• Provides education to inmates/residents and facility staff regarding health issues.
• Responds to medical emergencies of varying levels of severity.
• Identifies, monitors, and secures supplies and equipment necessary to provide care as appropriate; maintains inventory and re-stocks medications.

Responds, as needed, to on-call requests. On-call pay will be in addition to the salary and will be $25 for calls 10 minutes or less, $50 all other calls, $100 if the needs to come into the jail. This provision negates the on-call pay policy in the Clinton County handbook

Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Requirements - (Education and Experience):

Master's of Science in Nursing Required; AND at least five (5) years of experience in Corrections or Acute Care as a nurse practitioner, which includes some supervisory responsibilities; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Work Environment:

• Noise - Moderate
• Ability to work at times within stressful and confidential situations.
• Work is performed in Clinton County correctional facilities and requires exposure to potentially violent inmates, hazardous chemicals, contagious illnesses, and infectious diseases.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse Practitioner with an APRN certification at the time of hire.
• Required to maintain RN and Nurse Practitioner licensure with appropriate Iowa State Boards for the duration of employment.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification required
• Must possess a Mandatory Reporter certificate or obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.
• NCCHS Certificate preferred.

Salary/Compensation: $120,000 - $135,000 per year