Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - WEC Detention Facility

State of Nebraska • McCook, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking to hire a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide primary health care services within the WEC Detention Facility. The selected candidate will join a team of Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and other health care professionals. This role is crucial in providing essential healthcare to the inmate population.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant: Graduation from an American Medical Association approved Physician Assistant program or have passed the National Commission Certification examination.
• Nurse Practitioner: Successful completion of an accredited program for Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner.
• Incumbents must have a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse and be certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Nebraska.
• Certification and current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Nebraska.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of Life Sciences including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Histology, and Embryology.
• Knowledge of the use and effect of modern drugs.
• Knowledge of primary care medicine as outlined by the Nebraska State Board of Medical Examiners for Physician Assistants.
• Skill in interacting effectively with interdisciplinary teams toward proving medical care.
• Skill in clinical assessments and differential diagnosis.
• Skill in physical examination.
• Skill in basic CPR.
• Skill in interpreting laboratory data and x-rays.
• Skill in performing minor surgery.
• Skill in proctoscopy.
• Skill in the treatment of non-displaced fractures and casting.
• Skill in documenting observations and diagnosis.
• Ability to gain confidence and cooperation of patients, the medical staff, and students.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with patients, family members and/or guardians, nurses, team members, and other medical staff.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience helpful.
• Experience working as a Physician Assistant within a clinical setting or equivalent experience.
• Work experience as a Physician Assistant in a correctional or institutional setting.
• Current CPR/ALCS certification preferred (required within one year of hire).

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care services.
• Perform clinical assessments and differential diagnosis.
• Conduct physical examinations.
• Perform basic CPR.
• Interpret laboratory data and x-rays.
• Perform minor surgery.
• Perform proctoscopy.
• Treat non-displaced fractures and casting.
• Document observations and diagnosis.
• Initiate primary care for patients when necessary.
• Communicate orally and in writing with patients, family members and/or guardians, nurses, team members, and other medical staff.
• React effectively to medical and psychiatric emergencies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree