CDOC/ Mid-level Provider/Advanced Level Practitioner - (Limon)

State Of Colorado • Limon, CO

439d • $12,060 - $103,380

About The Position

The Mid-level Provider/Advanced Level Practitioner position at the Colorado Department of Corrections in Limon, Colorado, is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to inmates, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions. This role involves performing physical examinations, prescribing medications, conducting emergency treatments, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care. The position requires a valid Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner license and offers a competitive salary along with a hiring incentive for qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Current, valid licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner from the Colorado Board of Nursing.
• Full prescriptive authority (RXN) as issued by the State of Colorado (DORA) and the DEA.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing medical care to an incarcerated population.
• 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 managing chronic medical conditions as an APN/NP.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and obtain detailed histories on assigned patients.
• Assess and treat acute/chronic medical problems and provide 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• $25,000 hiring incentive for full-time clinical professionals.
• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system.
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Paid life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time.
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED