Job at a glance
Job Title:Nurse Practitioner Location: Leavittsburg, OH 44430 Shift: Monday–Friday (No evenings, weekends, or holidays) Duration: Approximately 3 months (with potential for extension) Hours/Week: 40 Job Responsibilities: • Monitor and manage patients with chronic illnesses in accordance with facility policies and medical protocols. • Administer immunizations and vaccinations; prescribe medications or provide treatment for acute and chronic conditions; perform minor procedures as training and licensure allow.
• Conduct routine physical examinations to assess, diagnose, and manage chronic and new medical conditions. • Evaluate the need for specialty consultations (internal or external) and review consultation reports, approving or disapproving recommendations as appropriate. • Order and review diagnostic tests such as laboratory, radiology, and other medical assessments. • Collaborate with medical leadership to complete medical reclassifications and requests for non-formulary medications.
• Provide both routine and emergency medical care for assigned patients. • Examine, diagnose, and treat patients within the scope of practice as defined by the State of Ohio Nursing Board. • Conduct rounds on infirmary patients as needed. • Document all patient encounters, assessments, treatment plans, and follow-up in accordance with facility guidelines and healthcare standards.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, accept guidance and feedback from supervising medical leadership, and comply with established protocols. Qualifications & Skills: • Current Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Ohio. • Minimum of one year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in primary care or a related field. • Board Certification (Family or Adult-Gerontology NP preferred).
• Current CPR/BLS certification for healthcare professionals • DEA certification. • Ability to work effectively in a correctional or secure healthcare environment.