Physician's Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) - PRN

Wellpath•Modesto, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Physician's Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) who will work under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator (HSA), Program Manager (PM), or higher medical professional. The role involves assisting the Physician in providing medical care and treatment to the inmate population, including addressing behavioral health disorders. The PA/NP will coordinate patient care plans by conducting assessments, developing plans, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes, while collaborating with the healthcare team and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

Completion of a master’s program in nursing (NPs) or an accredited education program for PAs
Previous correctional/detention facility experience
Minimum two (2) years’ experience
Unrestricted current license, certification or registration in state of practice - must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc.
Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration
Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS and PALS (where applicable) certification through AHA

Responsibilities

Conduct daily sick call, carry out treatments, and follow standardized procedures and protocols.
Provide emergency care for identified medical emergencies and coordinate patient transfers to appropriate facilities.
Perform minor surgical procedures, repair lacerations, and remove sutures.
Treat and manage non-psychotic behavioral health disorders and provide ongoing care for patients on maintenance doses of non-psychotic medications.
Participate in Quality Management and Peer Review activities, document findings using the S.O.A.P.E. method, and attend quarterly Quality Management meetings.