Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Jail Health (Part-time or Full-time)

In this role, it is necessary to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Hennepin Healthcare has a flexible part-time to full time (flexible up to 1.0 FTE) opportunity for a  Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to work in Jail Health Services Medical Clinic at Hennepin County Adult Detention Center. (Employees working at .5 FTE and above are eligible for full medical/dental benefits, as well as several additional prorated benefits if less than full-time.)  Hours are primarily daytime weekday shifts but also include some remote on-call duties during evening and night shifts. Exact schedule TBD based on clinical needs and provider preference.

This position is responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients with acute and chronic physical, mental health, and substance use conditions, medication reconciliation & management, and patient education & counseling within scope of practice and in collaboration with the supervising/collaborating physician.

Note: Please include a cover letter with your application to be considered for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct medical care to adult patients as part of an interdisciplinary team of nurses, mental health providers, social workers, and correctional staff in the jail setting

• Perform initial and ongoing assessment of patients' physical, mental health, and substance use conditions

• Obtain and evaluate health and medical history, perform physical exam, conduct preventive screening procedures based on age and history, identify medical and health risks

• Complete accurate and timely documentation of observations, interventions, plan of care, referrals and follow-up

• Formulate appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, and physical examination

• Identify needs of the individual and develop a plan of care and/or education plan

• Order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic tests, therapeutic treatments; may prescribe, administer and dispense therapeutic devices and medications

• Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies

• Reassess and modify the plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals

• Contribute to ongoing medical education teaching programs

• Support new and existing programs which expand the organization’s role in the community

• Participate in performance improvement activities

• Adhere to template and productivity standards established by the department

• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to provide the best care for the population served

• Respond timely to in-basket, forms, email, and paging communication regarding patient care

• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment

• Perform other related duties but only after appropriate training