Part-time Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care of specific patients under the direction of a physician. Follows established nursing standards, procedures, and practices and gives specific patient care direction to nursing and other staff in compliance with MTC Medical and customer directives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Follow established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult with specialists as required and adjust treatment processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Perform CPR when necessary.
• Monitor medical condition of patients and report and document changes appropriate to scope of practice.
• Diagnose and treat patients appropriately, exercising independent judgment, initiating an effective course of action.
• Perform daily information rounds and prepare notes on residents assigned to medical housing.
• Perform basic procedures including thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, application of dressings and casts.
• Order diagnostic and therapeutic services and assess efficiency, documenting results and making needed changes.
• Consult with facility medical director in a collaborative and cooperative relationship.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive charting on patient medical records.
• Enhance professional development through participation in educational programs, in-service and workshops.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communications and proper flow of relevant information in the medical unit.
• Utilize established corporate, facility and corrections policies and procedures in making decisions, while using sound independent judgment in performing the duties of the position.
• Implement basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of all patient medical records; observes applicable HIPAA rules.
• Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
• Comply with all applicable pharmacy regulations, especially those covering controlled substances.
• Facilitate, where applicable, NCCHC/ACA accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of efficiency and approved appropriate medical services.
• Comply with requirements of applicable regulations, laws, policies, standards and contracts.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited program and current licensure in the state of New Mexico as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant required.
• All education related to the licensure is required.
• Any additional licenses or certifications (i.e. DEA registration) required.
• Two (2) to five (5) years experience is recommended, preferably in the correctional environment or emergency medicine.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of New Mexico or Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

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