Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C/CNP) (RCMC)

the South Dakota State Government•Rapid City, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides routine and emergency medical care, on-call assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of offenders in a correctional clinical setting. This position is a part-time position with the Department of Corrections Rapid City Minimum Facility and will work approximately 24 hours per week.

Requirements

Licensed to practice as a Physician's Assistant or Certified Nurse Practitioner in the State of South Dakota as outlined by the appropriate regulating board
Ability to provide direct patient care to offenders
Knowledgeable in full-spectrum primary care
Skilled in office based procedures
Ability to maintain professionalism in a complex environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
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
Successful completion of a background investigation
Successful completion of a urine drug screen (UDS)
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position
Successful completion of a written and practical self-defense exam
Successful completion of CPR to AHA guidelines - this includes successful completion of the practical/hands on portion as well as the written exam
Possess the physical ability to successfully complete the practical self-defense exam
TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire
Verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States
Completion of an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9

Nice To Haves

Experience providing medical care in a correctional environment
Experience in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Experience managing chronic medical conditions as a mid-level provider
Possess a National Career Readiness Certificate

Responsibilities

Conducting medical/physical examinations
Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests and diagnosing medical conditions
Prescribing medications and treatment
Educating patients about preventive health care
Ensuring minor medical procedures are performed on-site
Providing medical services to a daily patient caseload including chronic care, sick call, emergencies and routine physicals
Participating in the "on-call" schedule and may provide on-site assistance to other DOC clinical units and facilities when demonstrated staffing needs arise
Providing instruction, demonstration and training to other health care professionals
Providing medical advice to other organizational units or health care specialties through consultation regarding patients or protocols
Ensuring that computer data entry, referrals and consultations, medical reporting, medical co-signature and offender grievance requirements are completed in accordance with DOC policies, procedures, and clinical standards
Maintaining problems' lists and M-Code ratings in offenders' health records
Identifying, applying and updating housing and work restrictions
Obtaining authorization for consultations, diagnostic procedures and surgeries
Attending quarterly medical review board meetings, monthly physician meetings and other division meetings as assigned