NP - Family Practice - Travel - Bellingham, WA - $80 per hour
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LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Medical Staffing to find a qualified Family Practice NP in Bellingham, Washington, 98225!Pay Information$80 per hourAbout 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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