Physician Assistant - Jail Health & Emergency Care

Ada County Sheriff's Office; Boise (ID); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ada County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide direct and indirect basic medical care to inmates within the Ada County Jail, Health Services Division. The role supports 83 patients with a team of 45 professionals, blending clinical care with correctional security requirements.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, treatments under physician direction, laboratory work, emergencies, and patient education while maintaining documentation and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program with current Idaho licensure.
• Ability to maintain clinical area in a clean, neat and safe manner.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain professional conduct.

Responsabilités

• Assesses inmate/patient in various settings (intake, clinic, emergencies) and initiates care under physician direction.
• Performs or schedules labs and diagnostics; responds to medical emergencies.
• Documents health care contacts and progress; adheres to infection control practices.

Connaissances

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Tact and diplomacy

Stress management

Documentation

Formation

Physician assistant or nurse practitioner program

Outils

Medical equipment

Description du poste

Ada County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide direct and indirect basic medical care to inmates within the Ada County Jail, Health Services Division. The role supports 83 patients with a team of 45 professionals, blending clinical care with correctional security requirements.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, treatments under physician direction, laboratory work, emergencies, and patient education while maintaining documentation and