CUCF APRN/PA

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

3h • $55 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a dependable, organized and dedicated Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant for the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. This position is open until filled and may close at any time. The Clinical APRN/PA is responsible to provide direct care to patients at the Utah State Correctional Facility which includes patient exams, prescribing proper medications, order proper tests, determine diagnoses and treatment.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Physician Assistant license in the State of Utah, or able to obtain State NP/PA & DEA license I prior to start.
• A Controlled Substance license and a DEA certification with no disciplinary action.
• Can pass a drug test and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Instructional methods and techniques.
• Identify developmental needs of others and coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Provide consultation and/or expert advice or testimony.
• Evaluate information against a set of standards.
• Work with or contribute to a work group or team to complete assigned task(s).
• Develop and maintain applicable professional contacts, resources, and /or networks.
• Principles, theories, and practices of nursing.
• Agency and/or organizational program(s).
• Agency objectives, organization, structure, and mission.
• Follow and apply treatment plans as developed by a licensed professional.
• Assess physical, mental, social, and/or economic needs.
• Arrange, coordinate, or schedule time and details.
• Coordinate the activities or tasks of people, groups, and/or organization(s).
• Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.
• Principles, theories, and practices of human growth and development.
• Develop approaches for implementation of an idea, program, or change in operations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally.
• Review and/or edit documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form.
• Monitor or track information or data.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical consultation in specialized areas of knowledge.
• Provide direct and/or indirect patient care oriented toward improving or maintaining health and preventing illness.
• Have experience working with a full healthcare team.
• Study and practice evidence based medicine.
• Provide in-services for direct care staff on methods of patient care; oversees direct care staff in administering prescribed treatments.
• Coordinate clinical activities and follow-up.
• Maintain and updates patient charts, records, and information.
• Assess client/patient needs. Develops and implements plans to meet those needs.
• Recommend, advocate, and/or implement new and/or changes to existing policies and procedures, laws, or regulations.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed