Corrections NP - Impactful Care & Housing Support

State of Colorado; Buena Vista (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Colorado currently seeks Nursing/Physician Assistant professionals for corrections healthcare in Buena Vista, CO. Roles involve medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for inmates across clinic, infirmary, or special needs settings.

Responsibilities include conducting examinations, managing acute and chronic conditions, and prescribing medications per CDOC guidelines. Additional duties and qualifications are provided in the original posting.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinical professionals eligible to work in Colorado.
• Experience with direct patient care and acute care settings.
• Ability to prescribe medications per state and CDOC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and obtain detailed histories.
• Assess and treat acute and chronic medical problems; provide direct patient care.
• Prescribe medications from the CDOC formulary based on guidelines.
• Conduct sick calls, emergency treatments, or chronic care visits as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Emergency care

Patient history taking

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (CO)

Physician Assistant license (CO)

Job description

State of Colorado currently seeks Nursing/Physician Assistant professionals for corrections healthcare in Buena Vista, CO. Roles involve medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for inmates across clinic, infirmary, or special needs settings.

Responsibilities include conducting examinations, managing acute and chronic conditions, and prescribing medications per CDOC guidelines. Additional duties and qualifications are provided in the original posting.