Advanced Practice Provider (O-3/O-4/O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

About the role

The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides direct detainee care, including evaluations, minor procedures, and medication prescriptions. Coordinates referrals, ensures policy compliance, and mentors APPs. Requires licensure and certification. The incumbent reports directly to the Supervisory APP. If no Supervisory APP is on-site, the incumbent reports to the facility Clinical Director.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to detainees via scheduled appointments, emergency, or urgent care visits.
• Consults with the physician / Clinical Director for complex medical and/or psychiatric patients and as required by IHSC policy.
• Provides infirmary care including admission, discharge, and daily rounds for detainees that require higher levels of medical care or monitoring.
• Takes appropriate infection control actions in accordance with IHSC policy and guidance.
• Completes all training as required/assigned.
• Attends on-site, regional, and national meetings as required.
• O-4 level participates in the APP Peer Review process.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Duties and responsibilities (O-5 Billet)

• Provides direct care to detainees via scheduled appointments, emergency, or urgent care visits.
• Consults with the physician / Clinical Director for complex medical and/or psychiatric patients and as required by IHSC policy.
• Provides infirmary care including admission, discharge, and daily rounds for detainees that require higher levels of medical care or monitoring.
• Takes appropriate infection control actions in accordance with IHSC policy and guidance.
• Interprets diagnostic and laboratory results.
• Interprets Tuberculin skin tests (TSTs) and diagnostic studies, manages Direct Observation Therapy (DOT) for treatment of active or latent tuberculosis.
• Takes appropriate infection control actions in accordance with IHSC policy and guidance.
• Adheres to universal precautions and properly disposes of all sharps.
• May serve as medical escort of detainees as needed, for domestic/overseas travel.
• Utilizes and documents interpretation and/or translation and/or assisted communication services as needed to ensure ability to communicate with detainees or others who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) or have a communication disability or impediment.
• Maintains flexibility and adaptability to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements.
• Provides relevant patient health education to detainees verbally and/or with handouts.
• Documents detainee care visits in the required health record using required format, in compliance with IHSC policy and guidance.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and confidentiality of medical records.
• Completes all training as required/assigned.
• Serves as Acting Senior Supervisory APP or Acting Regional APP.
• Facilitates and mentors APP onboarding and training.
• Attends on-site, regional, and national meetings as required.
• Participates in the APP Peer review process.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities