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Job Field: Legal Jobs
Location: Adelanto, CA
Salary: $Not stated

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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>SummaryExamines and treats facility detainees/inmates to ensure proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Participates in the medical program activities based on company goals, objectives, and philosophy according to industry standards, contractual obligations and job requirements.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms routine medical examinations on detainees/inmates under established guidelines.Provides medical treatment and services consistent with the provision of basic health care services in conjunction with a physician.Documents all provided services in the detainee/inmate medical record.Reviews regularly those cases requiring ongoing medical/pharmaceutical attention.Instructs patients in required health hygiene techniques.Maintains compliance with company policies and procedures.Participates in the development of and application of policies, procedures and protocols in the care of detainees/inmates.May direct the work of staff employees. Provides input into performance evaluation.Performs regular chart review for quality assurance purposes as required.Assists in designating the level of care to be performed and the necessary equipment needed.Performs other duties as assigned.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse in the state the facility is located. Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.Certified to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state in which the facility is located.Two (2) years of direct work experience preferred.Must be able to submit a copy of professional license and certificate of professional liability insurance coverage at the time of hire. A copy of professional license must remain on file at all times at the facility where services are rendered.Assumes sole responsibility for professional liability insurance.Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff, and philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility.

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