ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER

The GEO Group; Basile (LA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The GEO Group, the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses. You will work independently or with a healthcare team to promote health and disease prevention, order tests, and prescribe medications.

Primary duties include performing exams, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with physicians and specialists.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or physician assistant studies.
• Current, unrestricted RN/NP/PA license in the state plus a DEA license.
• Two years of advanced practice experience preferred.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to administer prescribed medications.
• Ability to perform complete physical assessments and evaluate illnesses.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine medical examinations on inmates or detainees.
• Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic illnesses.
• Prescribes medications and interprets diagnostic tests with physician oversight.
• Orders and interprets CBCs, EKGs, and radiographs.
• Maintains comprehensive medical records for each patient.
• Educates patients about self-management and treatment plans.

Skills

Nurse practitioner license

Physician assistant license

DEA license

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

RN/NP/PA degree

DEA license (active)

Tools

Medical software

Job description

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the‑art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence‑based rehabilitation to the post‑release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost‑effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider diagnoses and treats acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. In addition, this position focuses on health promotion and disease prevention; order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as laboratory work and x- rays; and prescribe medication.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs routine medical examinations on inmates or detainees under established guidelines.
• Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic medical illnesses.
• Provides medical treatment and services, consistent with the provision of basic health care services, in conjunction with a physician.
• Formulates comprehensive treatment plans and prognosis based on the patient’s health conditions.
• Prescribes medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patients' diagnosis permitted under State and DEA licensure.
• Orders, performs, or interprets the results of diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays) with physician oversight as needed.
• Analyzes and interprets a patient’s history, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate clinical assessment and treatment plan.
• Develops treatment plans are based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and clinical practice guidelines.
• Documents all health care services provided and include comprehensive records of health care plans and prognosis in the patient’s medical record.
• Counsels patients on prescribed drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other drugs or substances.
• Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
• Educates patients about self‑management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.
• Provides patients with information needed to promote good health, reduce risk factors, and prevent disease or disability.
• Consults with or refers patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.
• Reads current literature, talk with colleagues, and participates in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.
• Recommends diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to clinical indication, safety and patient acceptability and compliance, to treatment plan.
• Schedules follow‑up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.
• Maintains current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner/physician assistant practice and licensure requirements.
• Performs primary care procedures such as suturing, splinting, administering immunizations, taking specimen cultures, and appropriate wound care and debridement as necessary.
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures in areas such as safety and infection control.
• Must be available for 24-hour coverage based on the need of the facility and as assigned, to advise nursing staff in the care of detainees/inmates/residents after hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or physician assistant studies required.
• Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner, or as a Physician Assistant in the state the facility is located, as well as a current DEA license. Must maintain current copy of applicable licenses at the facility.
• Two (2) years of advanced practice experience preferred.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Skill in performing uncomplicated surgical procedures.
• Ability to administer prescribed medications.
• Ability to perform complete physical appraisals of patients.
• Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses.
• Ability to initiate diagnostic laboratory tests and evaluate the results.
• Ability to manage the care of patients.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
• Ability to compile and evaluate medical histories and other clinical and laboratory data.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

GEO Secured Services

Pay

Pay USD $124,800.00/Yr.