Hennepin County Medical Center
NP/PA - Jail Health (Days/Evenings,7 days on/off, Generous Bonus Pay!)
Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Hennepin Healthcare has open positions for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to work in Jail Health Services at the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center (ADC).
Schedule will be dependent on the FTE level of the selected candidates (0.7 – 1.0 FTE)
and will typically consist of
10-hour shifts from
11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, 7 days on followed by 7 days off.
(On call physician available by phone during non-business hours).
The pay structure includes a competitive hourly base rate as well as a
generous bonus for evening and weekend hours .
Responsibilities
Initial medical assessment of adult patients in intake at the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center (ADC). Initial medical assessment includes evaluation of medical stability/appropriateness for jail housing, evaluation of any relevant acute and chronic medical conditions, medication reconciliation, initiating appropriate medical treatment plan.
Responding to emergency situations that arise in the ADC and initiating emergency care in collaboration with nursing staff.
Complete accurate and timely documentation of observations, interventions, plan of care, referrals and follow-up
Order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic tests, therapeutic treatments; may prescribe, administer and dispense therapeutic devices and medications
Perform simple bedside procedures such as incision and drainage after appropriate training
Respond timely to in-basket, forms, email, and paging communication regarding patient care
May be asked to contribute to ongoing medical and nursing staff teaching programs
May be asked participate in quality improvement projects within the department
Work with nursing team related to management of chronic conditions and safe discharge planning
Adhere to productivity standards established by the department
Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to provide patient-centered care
Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, fellow employees with HHS, and Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
Promote effective working relations and work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace
Provide education and counseling that is research-based and client-centered
Note: Please include a cover letter and CV with your application to be considered for this position.
Schedule will be dependent on the FTE level of the selected candidates (0.7 – 1.0 FTE)
and will typically consist of
10-hour shifts from
11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, 7 days on followed by 7 days off.
(On call physician available by phone during non-business hours).
The pay structure includes a competitive hourly base rate as well as a
generous bonus for evening and weekend hours .
Responsibilities
Initial medical assessment of adult patients in intake at the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center (ADC). Initial medical assessment includes evaluation of medical stability/appropriateness for jail housing, evaluation of any relevant acute and chronic medical conditions, medication reconciliation, initiating appropriate medical treatment plan.
Responding to emergency situations that arise in the ADC and initiating emergency care in collaboration with nursing staff.
Complete accurate and timely documentation of observations, interventions, plan of care, referrals and follow-up
Order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic tests, therapeutic treatments; may prescribe, administer and dispense therapeutic devices and medications
Perform simple bedside procedures such as incision and drainage after appropriate training
Respond timely to in-basket, forms, email, and paging communication regarding patient care
May be asked to contribute to ongoing medical and nursing staff teaching programs
May be asked participate in quality improvement projects within the department
Work with nursing team related to management of chronic conditions and safe discharge planning
Adhere to productivity standards established by the department
Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to provide patient-centered care
Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, fellow employees with HHS, and Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
Promote effective working relations and work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace
Provide education and counseling that is research-based and client-centered
Note: Please include a cover letter and CV with your application to be considered for this position.