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Job Title: Primary Care (Correctional Health) - NP/PA Job Type: Contract Location: Atlanta, GA Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri; 730a-4pRequirements: Active state license in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the US BC DEA BLS, ACLS At least one year of experienceDuties & Responsibilities: Serve as an Advanced Practice Nurse in a correctional facility, providing primary health care to inmates. Deliver comprehensive assessment and management of uncomplicated acute conditions and stable chronic health problems Emphasize patient education, counseling, continuity of care, health promotion, disease prevention, and management Collaborate with physicians and adhere to established clinical guidelines when making patient management decisions Manage the daily operations of outpatient and inpatient departments, including conducting daily sick call Perform comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments, including health maintenance screenings and risk evaluations
