Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Position Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner Schedule Full‑time Location Mt. Olive, West Virginia Benefits Annual review with performance increase Generous paid‑time off program that combines vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and vision insurance 401(k) retirement savings plans Company‑paid short‑term disability Health care and dependent care spending account Position Summary Provides basic medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician. Utilizes professional medical skills to meet a variety of health care needs, with ambulatory care as primary focus. Duties & Responsibilities Performs physical examinations, evaluations, diagnosis and treatment for all inmate patients in a variety of settings under the supervision of a physician. With physician, manages acute and/or chronic conditions. Responds to and initiates care for medical emergencies throughout the facility. Orders appropriate lab tests and medications according to interpretation of diagnostic testing and response to treatment, within established written protocol, and consistent with institution formulary and state and company regulations. Coordinates health treatment with other disciplines as necessary. Maintains working knowledge of pharmacology including drug reaction/overdose. Responsible for complete and accurate documentation in the inmate patient's health record for care provided. Maintains health services records and logs as appropriate. Makes rounds, checks medications, observes and records the progress and the condition of inmates housed in confinement and receiving health care services. Performs consultation evaluations as requested. Coordinates the referral of inmates to specialists or hospitals as necessary. Compiles inpatient admission, discharge and/or transfer summaries as required. Counsels inmates on preventative care, medical problems and use of prescribed treatment. Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices. Draws blood specimens or testing and performs other comparable procedures when personnel that customarily perform these procedures are not available. Provides/presents/participates in education to inmate patient, health care and correctional staff. Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications. Delegates to and supervises other team members as appropriate. Maintains confidentiality of inmate records. Completes a minimum of twenty‑four (24) CEUs every two years and maintains RN/ARNP or PA licensure (as applicable). Recommends improved procedures, equipment and supplies to the supervisor. Job Requirements Travel: None Licensing: Current West Virginia RN/ARNP licensure and/or PA licensure as appropriate Certification: Current CPR certification Education: Graduate of an accredited college/university program Preferred Experience: Minimum two (2) years' experience in a correctional health setting. Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V #J-18808-Ljbffr