Float Nurse Practitioner - Reception and Treatment Center
Duties
Under the direct supervision of a licensed physician, performs health care services to patients/clients who are under the care of a state institution. Incumbents perform medical procedures and tasks in collaboration and consultation with a physician. Incumbents independently conduct appropriate examinations and recommend proper diagnosis and treatment; performs related work as required.
Affords comprehensive physical examination and diagnostic procedures to provide for the primary care of patients/clients. Applies advanced nursing principles to effectively diagnose and treat patients/clients. Prescribes medications and orders therapeutic treatments related to medical conditions within the scope of practice to provide appropriate patients/client care. Formulates, implements, and monitors health management plans and refers patients/clients as medication conditions require for the management of health problems. Provides education and counseling for patients/clients and families on health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration for the management of health conditions. Initiates appropriate interventions in emergency situations until a physician is available to administer treatment.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Successful completion of an accredited program for Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner.
- Incumbents must have a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse and be certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Nebraska.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
Other
Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.
Benefits
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Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.