Family Nurse Practitioner (FNPs) or Physician Assistant (PAs)

Responsibilities

• Conducting physical examinations, developing treatment plans and monitoring patients
• Managing acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes
• Administering medications and providing instructions to patients
• Monitoring and documenting patient health including vital signs, medical histories
• Providing direct patient care, triaging, assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating services
• Responding to medical emergencies, providing first aid, and ensuring timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities
• Educating patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention
• Understanding and adhering to correctional facility security protocols, while working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the safety and well-being of patients
• Maintaining accurate medical records, documenting treatment plans, and reporting any relevant information
• Conducting rounds, evaluating patients returning from off-site treatment
• Admitting and discharging patients from the facility

Qualifications

• Advanced nursing education (Master's or Doctorate)
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
• Current DEA registration
• An appropriate collaborative agreement with the on-site Physician
• Possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
• Be certified in a Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
• Strong organizational skills are needed to keep track of patient treatment plans and progress notes
• Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Experience working in a correctional facility or acute care center is a plus
• Able to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities

• Must have the ability to stand for long periods
• Lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds)
• Bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances
• Perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift