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Nurse Practitioner
These positions are located in a maximum security male correctional facility; this RFQ will result in multiple awards to multiple vendors; Monday - Friday, 7am - 3pm shift; holidays are not required, but can be worked; overtime is not required, but may need to be worked due to any emergencies; no cell phones are allowed in the facility; background checks must be provided.
Job description: Nurse Practitioners would serve as the primary care provider, managing all acute and chronic care needs for incarcerated men, age 18 and older. Perform physical examinations, diagnose illnesses and conditions, and prescribe a plan of corrective care, exclusively within their specialty area of practice in collaboration with a licensed physician. Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs. Record physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition. Discuss case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan. Submit health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by physician. Prescribe or recommend drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures. May refer patients to physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment. May be designated according to field of specialization. Must have a New York State License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse; and certification by the New York State Education Department in a specialty area to practice as a Nurse Practitioner. The award will be made to the vendor(s) who provides the best overall value based on the combination of price and the qualifications of the candidate. Resumes are required in order to submit a bid. Resumes should be included for any candidates currently available. Please note that the hiring agency reserves the right to ask for additional candidates/resumes at any time after bid closing and that vendors must produce qualified candidates at or below the bill rate they bid on the RFQs. | ||||||||
