NP/PA Health Services Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job Description Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a facility that houses individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This comprehensive and unique detention environment requires APPs to have a broad clinical background. The core scope of practice includes but is not limited to: family practice, including family units and office-based procedures; urgent and emergency care; behavioral health care; infectious disease and public health management; case management; and gender specific care, including transgender care and management of pregnancy. QUALIFICATIONS Physician Assistant - Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors. The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Nurse Practitioner - Graduate from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. One-year full-time equivalent of experience in primary care as a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Clinical experience must be current and within the past five years. Preferred Experience in a detention, correctional or residential healthcare setting (not required). Must have and maintain an unrestricted, current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license Must be Board Certified by either (NCCPA) (AANC)(AANP) Must have and maintain unrestricted license to prescribe controlled medications from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and in state in which the duty station is located. Must have and maintain one of the following certifications: Basic Life Support for health care providers through the American Heart Association®, CPR for the professional rescuer through the American Red Cross or the American Safety and Health Institute. DUTIES Works as part of an integrated health care team to provide acute, emergent, and chronic health care to patients in compliance with IHSC policy and guidance and accreditation standards as prescribed by ICE/IHSC. Performs comprehensive history and physical evaluations, behavioral health care, and minor outpatient surgical procedures for detainees as required by the medical condition. Demonstrates appropriate application of clinical knowledge within documented treatment plans, prescriptions, and provides treatment throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting. Demonstrates appropriate application of clinical knowledge within documented lab/diagnostic ordering and interpretation, medication prescribing practices, referrals to consultants, follow-up after hospitalization or consultation. Participates in and complies with court ordered treatment plans to include evaluation and treatment of patients with psychiatric illness or life‑threatening conditions including hunger strike. Provides full spectrum of age and gender specific health care to include treatment of gender dysphoria and pregnancy. Consults with the staff physician, clinical director, and/or IHSC consultants as required by policy and for complex medical and/or psychiatric patients. Provides infirmary care including admission, discharge, and daily rounds for patients that require higher level of care and monitoring. Interprets Tuberculin skin tests (TSTs) and diagnostic studies, manages Direct Observation Therapy (DOT) for treatment of active or latent tuberculosis. Takes appropriate infection control actions in accordance with IHSC policy and guidance. Adheres to universal precautions and properly disposes of all sharps and infectious waste. Provides relevant patient health education to detainees verbally and/or with handouts. Assists with preparation for accreditation and ongoing compliance with standards as assigned. HOURS/SCHEDULE This position requires availability to work both day and evening shifts and availability during weekends and holidays. This position requires rotational on-call duties and may necessitate a return to the facility to provide care. On call hours are compensated. MDPerm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDPerm does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr