Advanced Practice Provider — Inmate Health Leader

The GEO Group, Inc.; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Employee Discount

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to diagnose and treat inmates and detainees, often independently or with physicians. You will promote health, prevent disease, and participate in diagnostic testing within an evidence-based care framework.

Key duties include creating treatment plans, prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting tests, and educating patients on management and prevention strategies. A 24-hour coverage model may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or physician assistant studies.
• Must have a current, unrestricted license as RN/NP or PA in the state, plus a DEA license.
• Two years of advanced practice experience preferred.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Skill in performing uncomplicated surgical procedures.
• Ability to administer prescribed medications.
• Ability to perform complete physical appraisals.
• Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses.
• Ability to initiate diagnostic tests and interpret results.
• Ability to manage patient care.
• Ability to work with patients with varied problems.
• Ability to compile and evaluate medical histories and data.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work with computers and software used by the department.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and treats acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or with a team.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests with physician oversight.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans and prognoses.
• Prescribe medications and manage dosages as permitted by licensure.
• Provide patient education on self-management and medications.
• Schedule follow-up visits to monitor health outcomes.
• Consult with or refer to specialists as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

RN/NP licensure

PA degree

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to diagnose and treat inmates and detainees, often independently or with physicians. You will promote health, prevent disease, and participate in diagnostic testing within an evidence-based care framework.

Key duties include creating treatment plans, prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting tests, and educating patients on management and prevention strategies. A 24-hour coverage model may be required.