Physician's Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) - PRN
About The Position
This position is for a Physician's Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide PRN coverage for a minimum of a 3-month leave. The role involves working under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator (HSA), Program Manager (PM), or a higher medical professional to assist the Physician in providing medical care and treatment to the inmate population. This includes addressing behavioral health disorders, coordinating patient care plans through assessments, developing plans, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes. The role requires collaboration with the healthcare team and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations at the agency, local, state, and federal levels. The position offers a flexible day schedule available Monday-Thursday, Tuesday-Friday, or any other 4-day combination.
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.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid time off
- 401k
- DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
- Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
- Company paid life insurance
- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
