Inmate Health Care Practitioner Lead

Washington State Department of Correction; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Corrections – WA State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, WA seeks an Advanced Care Practitioner to deliver primary, urgent, and emergent medical care to incarcerated individuals under physician supervision. The role emphasizes diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and continuity of care within a corrections setting.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications, performing examinations, coordinating with custody and health staff, and participating in quality

Qualifications

• Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants.
• Must possess a valid Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Must hold an unrestricted midlevel practitioner license and prescribe scheduled drugs.
• Licensure (PA-C, RN, ARNP) must be valid and continuously unrestricted.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary routine, urgent, and emergent medical care under physician supervision.
• Diagnose health problems and determine outcomes of illnesses.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe medications.
• Collaborate with custody and health staff to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

PA Certification

ARNP License

RN License

Clinical supervision

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Washington State Department of Corrections – WA State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, WA seeks an Advanced Care Practitioner to deliver primary, urgent, and emergent medical care to incarcerated individuals under physician supervision. The role emphasizes diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and continuity of care within a corrections setting.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications, performing examinations, coordinating with custody and health staff, and participating in quality