Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Position

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Compensation

$86.99 - $89.99 per hour

Department

Clinic

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and emergency medical care for inmates, including chronic care clinics, infirmary rounds, and emergency treatment on-site.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures for medical care, including documentation in SOAP format, adherence to formulary regimens, and utilizing available in-house resources for treatment.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for individual judgments and actions, while also reporting any concerns or questions to the Medical Director or Health Services Administrator.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance with accepted practices for incarcerated individuals.
• Provide input into facility mandatory committees as requested.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Experience

• Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience and corrections experience is preferred.
• Must have the patience and tact to deal with the inmate patient population and ability to work effectively in the corrections environment.
• Scheduling flexibility required to rotate hours and shifts, if needed, and to be called during emergency situations to provide coverage.

Licenses / Certifications

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment.
• Current CPR certification.

Additional Details

• Full-time position with 4x8-hr day shift Mon, Tue, Thu, and Fri weekly.
• Adult Primary Care.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.