4 direct support professional jobs found in Philadelphia, PA

Position Summary The Nurse Practitioner, per diem at Atlantic County Justice facility, Mays landing, NJ provides comprehensive, ambulatory care to inmate patients while maintaining professional nursing standards. NPs work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and correctional staff to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Inmates often have limited prior access to healthcare, allowing NPs to address a wide range of conditions from minor ailments to complex or chronic illnesses. Care is delivered in compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and facility standards. Qualifications Job Requirements Education & Licensure Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice (maintain copy on file) Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice Current DEA, CDS, and DEA-X licenses Experience Minimum 2 years of direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner preferred...

JOB SUMMARY The Nurse Practitioner specializes in the ambulatory care of inmate patients while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Nurse Practitioners work with a variety of healthcare professionals and security officers in a correctional environment to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Correctional Nurses provide care to inmate patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training and various resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established guidelines. The inmate patient population often generally has not had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major and atypical conditions. ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems,...

JOB SUMMARY The Nurse Practitioner at Essex County Correctional Facility. located in newark, NJ specializes in the ambulatory care of inmate patients while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Nurse Practitioners work with a variety of healthcare professionals and security officers in a correctional environment to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Per diem - flexible schedule. Correctional Nurses provide care to inmate patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training and various resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established guidelines. The inmate patient population often generally has not had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major and atypical conditions. ORGANIZATIONAL...

Job Summary: In coordination with the physician, the Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, at Cumberland County DOC, in Bridgeton, NJ, is responsible for providing medical services to inmates of the Department of Corrections consistent with community standards of care. 12 hours a week. Skills and Abilities: Advanced clinical assessment skills, including psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology and ability to safely prescribe and manage medications within scope of licensure Ability to deliver patient-centered mental health care in accordance with community standards and correctional healthcare regulations Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills in both routine and high-acuity situations Proficiency in ordering, interpreting, and acting upon diagnostic tests and clinical data Strong documentation skills, including accurate and timely electronic health record (EHR) entries Effective...