CDOC Mid-level Provider/Advanced Level Practitioner -Telehealth Provider - (COLORADO SPRINGS)

State of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO

45d•Hybrid

About The Position

Colorado Department of Corrections Mission If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: 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. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits; Medical and dental health plans; Short and long term disability coverage; Paid life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more; Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information. Who may apply: This position is open Colorado state residents only. Location: This position is located at CDOC Headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. This position may be eligible for Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) after the initial training period. The FWA includes a hybrid workplace is partly remote (home or other facilities) and partly in office at CDOC Headquarters located in Colorado Springs, CO. This position provides medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for chronic care, including but not limited to Gender Dysphoria and Opioid Use Disorder, for offenders using the tele-medicine platform, which could include offenders assigned to a clinic, an infirmary, or a special needs facility. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Requirements

Applicant must possess current, valid licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse / Nurse Practitioner from the Colorado Board of Nursing or current, valid licensure as a Physician Assistant from the Colorado Medical Board.
Applicant must have full prescriptive authority (RXN) as issued by the State of Colorado (DORA) and the DEA.
Experience managing chronic medical conditions as an APN / NP.
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

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

Responsibilities

Perform and document, in the department electronic health record, physical examinations through the use of a tele-medicine platform and a medical assistant or equivalent, and obtain detailed histories on assigned patients
Assess and treat acute/chronic medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population
Notify attending physician on call, or supervising physician, of any unusual or expected events or problems requiring physician consultation
Prescribe medications from the CDOC formulary using applicable CDOC guidelines and policies
Conduct sick call, emergency treatment or chronic care clinic as assigned
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
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 and interpret laboratory, x-ray and EKG results and intervene as medically indicated
Be willing to learn new diagnostic modalities as they become available
Follow the CDOC clinical services standards and procedures, protocols, guidelines, or policies pertaining to medical practice and treatment as specified by Clinical Services administration
Travel to other correctional facilities to assist during a staffing crisis as requested by the Director of Clinical Services or their designee
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 as assigned
Provide offender education during appointments
Participate in developing educational materials for offenders or health care professionals
This position must be available during the assigned work hours, in addition to provide on-call and call back duties such as weekends, evening and night shifts, and holidays
May perform clinical research related to specific operations, only under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer

Benefits

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
Short and long term disability coverage
Paid life insurance
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more

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