The Nurse Practitioner at Corrections Health provides general medical care and treatment to inmates of Orange County Corrections within the scope of their license and under the supervision of a licensed physician.

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

Medical Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within the scope of their license and under the direction of a physician. Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic test to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs. Records physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition.

• Discusses case with physician and other health professionals to prepare a comprehensive patient care plan. Submits the health care plans and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by physician.

• Prescribes drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, or related therapeutic procedures. Refers patients to physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.

• Performs procedures such as venous access, wound management and repair, Incision and drainage of abscess, management of musculoskeletal injuries including the application of splints, punch biopsies and speculum vaginal examination.

• Becomes actively involved in the Quality Assurance/Risk Management/Infection Control/Utilization Management Program.

Medical Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Must possess and maintain State of Florida licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner.

Please complete each section of the application in detail as only information provided by the applicant regarding their work experience and education on the application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications for the position.

Applications that show no employment history, no employment dates, leave number of hours worked per week blank, show duties left blank, or state "see attached resume" will be disqualified, considered incomplete, and will not be reviewed.

Applicants selected for hire in Orange County must successfully complete a background check, physical and drug screening prior to start of employment.

Please ensure that the phone number and e-mail address on your application is accurate. Should we need to communicate with you, we will only use the e-mail listed on the application. Please check your spam/junk email folders as well your inbox.

Posting open until filled

Subject to close without prior notice

$52.82 - $84.39/hour, based on relevant experience and Orange County Policy

This position is located at the Orange County Correctional Facility in Orlando, Florida

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

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