Nurse Practitioner

Management and Training Corporation•Livingston, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation operates the IAH Detention Center in Livingston, Texas, providing residents with excellent care including medical services supporting their health and well-being. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care of specific patients under the direction of a physician. Follows established nursing standards, procedures, and practices and gives specific patient care direction to nursing and other staff in compliance with MTC Medical and customer directives.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited program and current licensure in the state of Texas as a nurse practitioner is required.
All education related to the licensure is required.
Any additional licenses or certifications (i.e., DEA registration) are required.
Two to five years of experience is recommended, preferably in a correctional environment or emergency medicine.
Must possess current CPR certification.
Must successfully complete required per-service training.
A valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record is required, unless waived by management.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual/Spanish preferred but not required.

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 processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
Perform CPR when necessary.
Monitor medical condition of patients and report and document changes appropriate to scope of practice.
Diagnose and treat patients appropriately, exercising independent judgment, initiating 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, application of dressings and casts.
Order diagnostic and therapeutic services and assess efficiency, documenting results and making needed changes.
Consult with facility medical director in a collaborative and cooperative relationship.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive charting on patient medical records.
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; observes applicable HIPAA rules.
Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
Comply with all applicable pharmacy regulations, especially those covering controlled substances.
Assist corporate counsel with responses to detainee lawsuits.
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.
Maintain equipment and supplies.
Requires long periods of walking and standing.
Regular attendance required.
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.