in Bernalillo

CorrHealth•Albuquerque, NM

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant works in collaboration with a physician to plan and evaluate patient health care, examines and treats illnesses and minor injuries, and works with the facility health staff to implement the necessary patient care. Reports to Site Medical Director and/or Physician, Chief Medical Officer, and HSA.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in state of employment
Current DEA license
One year experience
Current CPR/BLS certification
Current TB test (taken within one year)
Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable)

Nice To Haves

Correctional/detention facility experience

Responsibilities

Collaborate, as necessary, with the Chief Medical Officer and relevant authorities to assist with management of the medical needs and responsibilities at the site.
Takes direction from the Site Medical Director and/or Physician, as well as the Chief Medical Officer.
Holds daily sick call, examines patients, and carries out treatments.
Consults with physician about non-emergency conditions that fall outside protocol parameters.
Carries out physician's orders and consults with necessary health staff to ensure the patient receives the appropriate physical/mental care, as needed.
Identifies medical emergency conditions and provides appropriate emergency care, including arranging for transfer to nearest appropriate facility as necessary.
Admits patients and coordinates with nursing staff to develop treatment plans.
Performs annual physical examinations.
Orders appropriate laboratory studies.
Classifies appropriate worker status.
Performs wound treatment.
Provides discharge planning as required.
Electronically documents all findings using SOAPE method.
Attends and participates in Quality Management and Peer Review meetings/activities.