Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

About the role

The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner position at Mt. Olive Correctional Center provides basic medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician. The role focuses on ambulatory care and includes managing acute and chronic conditions, responding to medical emergencies, coordinating health treatment, and providing education to inmates.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical examinations, evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment for all inmate patients in various settings.
• Manages acute and/or chronic conditions with the physician’s supervision.
• Responds to and initiates care for medical emergencies throughout the facility.
• Orders appropriate lab tests and medications according to diagnostic testing and treatment protocols.
• Counsels inmates on preventative care, medical problems, and use of prescribed treatments.
• Draws blood specimens or performs other comparable procedures when necessary.
• Provides/presents/participates in education to inmate patients and correctional staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of inmate records and follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
• Completes a minimum of twenty-four (24) CEU's every two years and maintains RN/ARNP or PA licensure (as applicable).
• Delegates to and supervises other team members as appropriate.
• Follows Universal Precautions and other infection control practices.

Requirements

• Current West Virginia RN/ARNP licensure and/or PA licensure as appropriate.
• Current CPR certification.
• Graduate of an accredited college/university program.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in a correctional health setting (preferred).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college/university program.

Skills

• Professional medical skills.
• Knowledge of pharmacology.
• Ability to document care accurately.
• Confidentiality and security compliance.
• Effective communication and counseling skills.

Benefits

• Annual review with performance increase.
• Generous paid-time off program combining vacation and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Dental and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement saving plans.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-Time Schedule.