NOTE: This position may be subject to furloughs.
DUTIES: Position applies delegated medical protocols and agency standards or the principles, theories and advanced practices of nursing in order to obtain complete medical histories, perform physical exams to diagnose health care issues, order and review laboratory tests, assess and treat acute/chronic medical conditions, provide direct patient care to a specified patient population and prescribe medications. Conduct sick call, emergency treatment or chronic care clinic as assigned. Make rounds in an infirmary or skilled nursing care setting. Perform minor medical procedures including, but not limited to, suturing lacerations, incision and drainage of abscessed, excision of cysts, application of splints and casts, and removal of toenails. Communicate with outside providers and internal peers as indicated to ensure continuity of care; collaborate with other health care professionals, clinical services staff regarding offender health issues/policies, transfers, classifications and medical legal concerns. Participate in various decision making committees as assigned to resolve system issues, assist in developing policies, protocols,...

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