Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant On-call

Management and Training Corporation•Graceville, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant provides clinical care to patients under the direction of a physician at Graceville Correctional Facility in Graceville, Florida. The role follows established clinical standards, procedures, and practices and gives patient-care direction to nursing and other staff. The position is on-call and includes a rotation providing after-hours and weekend inmate care.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited physician assistant program and a current license, or completion of an accredited advanced practice nurse program and a current license.
Current DEA registration, unless state practice regulations permit other prescribing arrangements under supervision.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
A valid Florida driver’s license and acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Nice To Haves

Two to five years of experience is recommended, preferably in a correctional or emergency medicine environment.

Responsibilities

Follow departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult specialists as required, and adjust treatment as indicated.
Perform CPR when necessary.
Monitor patients’ medical conditions and report and document changes within the scope of practice.
Diagnose and treat patients, using independent judgment and initiating an effective course of action.
Conduct daily information rounds and prepare notes on inmates assigned to medical housing.
Perform basic procedures, including thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, and application of dressings and casts.
Order diagnostic and therapeutic services, assess their effectiveness, document results, and make needed changes.
Maintain a collaborative and cooperative relationship with the facility physician.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient medical records.
Use corporate, facility, and corrections policies and procedures in decision-making while exercising independent judgment in performing duties.
Implement basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations.
Protect the security and confidentiality of patient medical records and comply with applicable HIPAA rules.
Closely monitor potential catastrophic illnesses.
Participate in rotation with medical staff for after-hours and weekend inmate care, including accepting on-call assignments.
Comply with applicable pharmacy regulations, especially those concerning controlled substances.
Assist corporate counsel with responses to inmate lawsuits.
Support applicable NCCHC/ACA accreditation of the medical program by providing the required efficiency and approved medical services.
Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters, including administering basic emergency medical aid, moving people away from danger, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.