On-Call Advanced Care Practitioner - Prison Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, WA is seeking an on-call Advanced Care Practitioner. Under the supervision of the Facility Medical Director, this role provides primary, urgent, and emergent medical care, diagnoses illnesses, orders tests, and prescribes medications for incarcerated individuals.

This on-call position involves rotating after-hours coverage, collaboration with health care staff, and adherence to the DOC Health Plan.

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 AND possession of a current license designated as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the state of Washington.
• Must hold unrestricted license to practice as a midlevel practitioner and prescribe scheduled drugs.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary, routine, urgent, and emergent medical care under physician supervision, including diagnosing health problems and determining outcomes.
• Deliver health care, define timeframes and pathways for care delivery, and establish priorities for patient care.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and provide education to patients and staff.
• Collaborate with other health care personnel, refer complex cases to physicians or outside consultants as needed.
• Participate in after-hours emergencies, including weekends and holidays, and document care in the health records.

Job description

Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, WA is seeking an on-call Advanced Care Practitioner. Under the supervision of the Facility Medical Director, this role provides primary, urgent, and emergent medical care, diagnoses illnesses, orders tests, and prescribes medications for incarcerated individuals.

This on-call position involves rotating after-hours coverage, collaboration with health care staff, and adherence to the DOC Health Plan.