Nurse Practitioner

MTC Corrections • Marana, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role you will be using your skills to provide patient-centered care within a secure correctional environment, collaborating closely with physicians, nursing leadership, mental health professionals, and custody staff to ensure timely access to medically necessary services, continuity of care, and appropriate clinical decision-making. Functions as a primary care and urgent care provider, delivering comprehensive medical services in accordance with MTC Medical and customer directives.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited program and current licensure in the state of Arizona as a Nurse Practitioner
• Education related to the licensure
• Additional licenses or certifications (i.e. DEA registration)
• Current CPR certification
• US Citizenship or Lawful US Permanent Resident required
• Must successfully complete required preservice training
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) to five (5) years’ experience is highly desired, preferably in the correctional or detention environment or emergency medicine.

Responsibilities

• Follow established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult with specialists as required and adjust treatment plans as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Perform medical evaluations including intake assessments, sick calls, chronic care management, and urgent/emergent care.
• Monitor medical condition of patients and report and document changes appropriate to scope of practice.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions within scope of practice and state licensure.
• Perform daily information rounds and prepare notes on detainees assigned to medical housing.
• Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests in accordance with facility protocols and applicable regulations.
• Order diagnostic and therapeutic services and assess efficiency, documenting results and making needed changes.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director, Director of Nursing, nursing staff, and mental health providers to support integrated, interdisciplinary care.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Enhance professional development through participation in educational programs, in-service and workshops.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communications and proper flow of relevant information in the medical unit.
• Utilize established corporate, facility and corrections policies and procedures in making decisions, while using sound independent judgment in performing the duties of the position.
• Implement basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of all patient medical records; observe applicable HIPAA rules.
• Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
• Comply with all applicable pharmacy regulations, especially those covering controlled substances.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities, peer review, and chart audits.
• Facilitate, where applicable, NCCHC/ACA accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of efficiency and approved appropriate medical services.
• Comply with requirements of applicable regulations, laws, policies, standards and contracts.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
• Requires long periods of walking and standing.
• Regular and predictable onsite attendance required.
• The incumbent is required to be on-call when directed to do so.
• Promote the development of positive social skills among staff and detainees through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Maintain accountability of detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.
• It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage and employee assistance program
• Education assistance, military leave and opportunities to make a meaningful difference

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed