Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA), Mid-Level

Job Description

Overview

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator, Program Manager, or higher medical professional. They assist the Physician in all medical care and treatment of the inmate population, including behavioral health disorders. The role includes coordinating the patient plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in compliance with all agency, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and deliver care according to protocols and procedures.

• Evaluate and treat patients for acute care and emergency medicine complaints based on standardized procedures and protocols.

• Consult with a physician for conditions outside protocol parameters and identify patients who require transfer to an Emergency Department.

• Assess patients' medical, traumatic, and psychiatric issues and document all findings using the S.O.A.P method and EMR.

• Participate in Quality Management and Peer Review activities, attend administrative meetings, and provide clinical support for other services as needed.

Qualifications

Education

Completion of a master’s program in nursing (NPs) or an accredited education program for PAs

Experience

Previous correctional/detention facility experience

Minimum two (2) years’ experience

Licenses/Certifications

Unrestricted current license, certification or registration in state of practice - must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc.

Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration

Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS and PALS (where applicable) certification through AHA

Full-time