Pay Information
$80 per hour
About The Position
Adelphi is seeking an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to provider services at a juvenile detention facility in Bellingham, Washington (WA).
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
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About Adelphi Medical Staffing
Adelphi Medical Staffing is a national recruitment firm that specializes in sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses, allied health, and non-clinical professionals for healthcare facilities. Our primary objective is to place highly skilled providers in facilities where they can add the most value while contributing to both provider and facility growth and success.
For our providers, our recruiters are dedicated to supporting your requests, ensuring that you receive fair compensation, and placing you in positions where you can advance your career. We maintain consistent communication with you throughout the recruitment process to keep you informed. At Adelphi, we believe in providing more than just job opportunities, but also in offering prospects for professional growth and achievement. Our vast selection of job openings makes us a top choice in the staffing industry.
For our clients, we understand the challenges of finding skilled healthcare workers who can provide exceptional care and service. We are committed to providing our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we offer our recruitment and placement services, we place great importance on building strong relationships within the industry to maintain successful and long-lasting partnerships with our clients and the communities they serve.