Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant

Job TitleThis position provides medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for acute, chronic, and emergency care for inmates in the clinical setting, which could include a clinic, an infirmary, or a special needs facility.Job DescriptionThis position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:Perform physical examinations and obtain detailed histories on assigned patients;Assess and treat acute/chronic medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population;Prescribe medications from the CDOC formulary using applicable CDOC guidelines and policies;Conduct sick call, emergency treatment or chronic care clinic as assigned;Make rounds in an infirmary or skilled nursing care setting;Diagnose and treat medical conditions and disorders within scope of practice;Order laboratory tests and other diagnostic testing pertinent to the medical care of offenders;Perform minor medical procedures such as suturing lacerations, incision and drainage of abscesses, excision of cysts, application of splints and casts, and removal of toenails;Provide emergency medical coverage to offenders including performing basic life support and lifesaving procedures for emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage or similar emergencies or life support measures;May be required to assess dental and mental health emergencies and refer appropriately;Assist in pre and post operative care;Perform offender health record reviews;Review laboratory, x-ray and EKG results and intervene as medically indicated;Perform venipuncture and other related laboratory tests;Follow the CDOC clinical services standards and procedures, protocols, guidelines, or policies pertaining to medical practice and treatment as specified by Clinical Services administration;May provide initial emergency medical treatment for facility staff;Travel to other correctional facilities to assist during a staffing crisis;Communicate with outside providers and internal peers to ensure continuity of care;Collaborate with other health care professionals, clinical services staff regarding offender health issues/policies, transfers, classifications and medical legal concerns;Participate in various decision making committees to resolve system issues;Assist in developing policies, protocols, standards or guidelines;Identify and update "medical holds" and housing and work restrictions electronically;Provide formal and informal medical training for co-workers, offender classes, and Training Academy presentations;Provide offender education during appointments;Participate in developing educational materials for offenders or health care professionals;May be required to participate in restraining an offender primarily for medical reasons.This position may be required to work shifts and provide on-call and call back duties such as weekends, evening and night shifts, and holidays;May perform clinical research related to specific operations;Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM & SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Applicant must possess current, valid licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse / Nurse Practitioner from the Colorado Board of Nursing or valid licensure as a Physician Assistant from the Colorado Medical Board . - - and - - SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:APN speciality must be in General Family Practice (FNP), or Adult Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP)PA speciality must be in Family Medicine and General PracticeApplicant must be willing and able to obtain full prescriptive authority (RXN) as issued by the State of Colorado (DORA) and the DEA, within six (6) months of hire.Required Competencies:Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction.Ability to provide direct patient care to offenders;Ability to maintain professionalism in a complex environment;Excellent written and verbal communication skills;Ability to read and comprehend the English language;Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders;Preferred Qualifications:Experience providing clinical treatment in a correctional environment;Experience providing medical care in an infirmary or skilled nursing center;Experience providing emergency medical coverage performing basic life support and life-saving measures;Experience providing medical care in a correctional environment;Experience managing chronic medical conditions as an APN / NP.The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation processToll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at View phone number on click.appcast.io Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC's consideration of application for employment.Must be 21 years of age;Possess a valid driver's license; Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent