Temporary Correctional Health NP/PA Clinician

State of Colorado; Cañon City (CO); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Career advancement opportunities

PERA retirement benefits

Bi-weekly pay cycle

Zusammenfassung

Colorado Department of Corrections in Canon City, Colorado seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant to provide medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for inmates in a clinical setting, including infirmary or special needs facilities.

The role includes performing exams, prescribing medications per CDOC formulary, managing acute and chronic care, emergency coverage, and potential travel to other facilities as needed; applicants must hold current prescriptive authority and

Qualifikationen

• Current, valid licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse / Nurse Practitioner or as a Physician Assistant

Aufgaben

• Perform medical assessment, diagnosis and treatment for inmates in clinical settings
• Prescribe medications from the CDOC formulary per CDOC guidelines
• Provide emergency medical coverage and manage acute and chronic conditions
• Travel to other correctional facilities to assist during staffing needs
• Maintain offender health records and collaborate with other health care professionals

Kenntnisse

Advanced clinical practice

Emergency medical care

Prescriptive authority

Ausbildung

APN/NP licensure (Colorado Board of Nursing)

PA licensure (Colorado Medical Board)

Jobbeschreibung

Colorado Department of Corrections in Canon City, Colorado seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant to provide medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for inmates in a clinical setting, including infirmary or special needs facilities.

The role includes performing exams, prescribing medications per CDOC formulary, managing acute and chronic care, emergency coverage, and potential travel to other facilities as needed; applicants must hold current prescriptive authority and