PT Nurse Practitioner / Medical

CorrHealth•Roswell, NM

22h•$120 - $125•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant works in collaboration with a physician to plan and evaluate patient health care, examine and treat illnesses and minor injuries, and coordinate with facility health staff to implement patient care. The position reports to the Site Medical Director and/or Physician, Chief Medical Officer, and HSA. The role provides medical care in a correctional facility, including sick calls, examinations, treatments, emergency care, admissions, treatment planning, physical examinations, laboratory orders, wound care, and discharge planning. The employee documents findings electronically using the SOAPE method and participates in quality management and peer review activities. The employee must maintain required certifications, education, and licensure; follow facility and organizational policies and applicable laws and standards; protect confidential health information; and complete security training and orientation. Work is performed inside a correctional facility, where employees may be exposed to risks involving inmates and bloodborne pathogens and must follow security rules.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of employment.
Current DEA license.
One year of experience.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Current TB test taken within one year.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients.
Excellent verbal and written comprehension.
Deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
Organizational skills.
Ability to use a computer and use or learn a variety of software, including site-specific programs.
Ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment.
Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates.
Ability to remain stationary and move throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs, and position oneself in different spaces.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information with patients and discern information in conversations.
Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances.
Ability to remain calm in stressful and demanding situations.
Ability to frequently transport objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Correctional or detention facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer and relevant authorities to help manage the site's medical needs and responsibilities, taking direction from the Site Medical Director and/or Physician and Chief Medical Officer.
Hold daily sick call, examine patients, and carry out treatments.
Consult with a physician about non-emergency conditions outside protocol parameters.
Carry out physician's orders and coordinate with health staff to ensure patients receive appropriate physical and mental care.
Identify medical emergencies and provide appropriate emergency care, arranging transfer to an appropriate facility when necessary.
Admit patients and coordinate with nursing staff to develop treatment plans.
Perform annual physical examinations.
Order appropriate laboratory studies.
Classify appropriate worker status.
Perform wound treatment.
Provide discharge planning as required.
Document findings electronically using the SOAPE method.
Attend and participate in Quality Management and Peer Review meetings and activities.
Maintain required certifications, educational requirements, and licensing.
Maintain current CPR/BLS certification and a TB test taken within one year.
Follow facility policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook.
Assist coworkers and work overtime if required; serve as a resource to coworkers when appropriate.
Protect the confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA.
Complete security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures.
Comply with applicable State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, administrative directives, and site and professional organization standards and policies.
Treat team members, correctional personnel, inmates, and third parties with dignity and respect.
Pass a background check and pre-employment drug test, as applicable.