Correctional Health PA — Primary Care with Impact

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services; McCook (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide primary health care services in a correctional setting. You will join a team of physicians, PAs, NPs and other health care professionals.

Minimum qualifications include AMA-approved PA program graduation or NCCPA certification, Nebraska PA license, valid driver’s license, and passing pre-employment exams.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA-approved Physician Assistant program or NCCPA certification.
• Current Nebraska PA license.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass pre-employment exams (medical and drug test).
• Experience in correctional/institutional settings preferred, CPR/ALCS certification preferred (required within 1 year).

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care services within a correctional setting.
• Collaborate with physicians, PAs, NPs and other health care staff to deliver care.

Skills

PA/NP clinical care

Healthcare teamwork

Education

AMA-approved Physician Assistant program

NCCPA certification

Nebraska PA license

Job description

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide primary health care services in a correctional setting. You will join a team of physicians, PAs, NPs and other health care professionals.

Minimum qualifications include AMA-approved PA program graduation or NCCPA certification, Nebraska PA license, valid driver’s license, and passing pre-employment exams.