Nurse Practitioner Opening in Moses Lake, WA!

- Nurse Practitioner shall provide ON-SITE medical services for all students in accordance with applicable Federal laws/regulations, OSHA and HIPAA requirements, state and local laws, and guidelines of the American Medical Association.
- The provider must possess the ability to work both independently and as a member of a healthcare team to provide optimal services to a population of financially disadvantaged youth, typically ranging from 16 to 24 years in age.
- Medical services must also include analysis and use of the most efficient and cost- effective practice of contemporary, evidence-based health care possible given available time, resources, and personnel.
- These services will involve coordinating and integrating the medical services program with other health and wellness components/activities on Center and providing medical services to enrollees and established students on Center.
- The general emphasis of medical services must be on the early identification and diagnosis of medical problems, basic medical care, and medical promotion, prevention, and education.
- Health Services included are required immunization, screenings, and laboratory tests
- Record all medical documentation, such as, diagnosis, treatment and management plans, medication.
- During regular scheduled hours treat minor conditions (i.e. respiratory infections, cold and flu symptoms), episodic illness, provide first aid and CPR, and other care within capabilities.
- Collaborate with Substance Abuse Counselor, and Center Medical Counselor to prescribe medications and Schedule II medications and discuss long-term medication management, as needed.
- Ensure medical equipment is properly cleaned and maintained.
- On a monthly basis, report to the Center Director and HWD on all health- related matters; including student medical separations, justification and costs of needed special services, health and non- healthcare equipment repair and replacement needs, depletion of medical supplies and medications, and other areas deemed appropriate.
- Establish an appropriate medical referral system for students who require special, or emergent, medical care.
- Attend monthly conference calls, webinars, and DOL training, as available during regular scheduled hours of service.
- Ensure patient privacy for all assessments, exams and procedures; maintain, safeguard, and ensure the confidentiality of all required student health records in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Coordination with other departments/programs on center, including but not limited to residential, recreation, education, vocation, student government association, and Health Eating and Active Lifestyles (HEALSs), to develop integrated promotion and education services.
- Provide medical services in a positive and productive manner to facilitate student willingness to pursue recommended dental treatment plans, medical treatment plans and substance abuse treatment plans; and in such a manner to obtain positive student satisfaction survey results as determined by Job Corps.
- Report adverse student behavior incidents to the HWD or Contracting Officer’s (CO) Representative (COR) in a timely manner.
- Understand that health services shall be subject to monitoring and review by Job Corps assessment teams, and cooperation and compliance with such teams is required.
- Participate in DOL and Forest Service assessments, completing requested questionnaires, conferences, and monthly teleconferences in adherence to the PRH requirements.
- Comply with all state, federal and Job Corps infection control policies and procedures.

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