Nurse Practitioner

Management and Training Corporation•Livingston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation operates the IAH Detention Center in Livingston, Texas, providing residents with medical services that support their health and well-being. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides nursing care to specific patients under the direction of a physician. The position follows established nursing standards, procedures, and practices and gives patient-care direction to nursing and other staff in compliance with MTC Medical and customer directives. The role includes direct patient care, evaluating outcomes, consulting specialists as needed, diagnosing and treating patients, ordering and assessing diagnostic and therapeutic services, and documenting care. It also includes supporting emergency response, maintaining medical records and equipment, complying with applicable policies and regulations, and contributing to the development and communication of the medical unit.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited program and current licensure in Texas as a nurse practitioner; all education related to licensure is required.
Any additional licenses or certifications, such as DEA registration, are required.
Current CPR certification.
Successful completion of required per-service training.
A valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Two to five years of experience is recommended, preferably in a correctional environment or emergency medicine.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred but not required.
Experience in a correctional environment or emergency medicine is preferred.

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 processes as indicated.
Perform CPR when necessary.
Monitor patients’ medical conditions and report and document changes within the appropriate scope of practice.
Diagnose and treat patients appropriately, exercise independent judgment, and initiate an effective course of action.
Perform daily information rounds and prepare notes on detainees 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 efficiency, document results, and make needed changes.
Consult collaboratively and cooperatively with the facility medical director.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient medical records.
Enhance professional development through educational programs, in-service training, and workshops.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and promote communication and appropriate information flow in the medical unit.
Use corporate, facility, and corrections policies and procedures to guide decisions while exercising sound independent judgment.
Implement basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations.
Maintain the security and confidentiality of patient medical records and observe applicable HIPAA rules.
Closely monitor potential catastrophic illnesses.
Comply with applicable pharmacy regulations, especially those covering controlled substances.
Assist corporate counsel with responses to detainee lawsuits.
Support NCCHC/ACA accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of efficiency and approved appropriate medical services, where applicable.
Comply with applicable regulations, laws, policies, standards, and contracts.
Perform rescue functions during accidents, emergencies, and disasters, including administering basic emergency medical aid, removing people from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
Maintain equipment and supplies.
Attend work regularly.
Promote positive social skills among staff and detainees by modeling appropriate behavior and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
Maintain accountability of detainees and property and adhere to safety practices.