PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/NURSE PRACTITIONER

Full Job Description

• Provides a broad range of medical services to the facility including assessment, identification, and treatment of medical (acute and/or chronic) concerns, health education to patients, and illness and injury prevention.
• Performs paraprofessional medical services, of an advanced technical nature, to the inmate population as appropriate. Involves Medical Director and/or Physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside his/her knowledge base or scope.
• Prepares written prescription orders for drugs; administers medication and injections; sutures wounds and provides wound care.
• Coordinates with other health care employees in the delivery of care.
• Coordinates with other health care personnel in their duties concerning patient care, personal hygiene, sanitation, etc.
• Assist in ordering special diets and the coordination of diets within the facility following facility guidelines.
• Ensures proper medical practices are observed.
• Examine for, recognize, and interpret symptoms of patient conditions.
• Participate in and assist in remedial measures and technical decisions based on sound medical practice and knowledge.
• Order medications for patients following licensure authority in coordination with company and facility guidelines.
• Coordinate with administration to ensure appropriate supplies necessary for performance of duties are available.
• Prepare patients for and perform or assist in special treatments, procedures, and examinations.
• Make rounds and staff the screening areas as requested.
• Perform historical and physical examinations.
• Make oral and written reports when requested to do so.
• Assist with or perform within training and credentialing, minor surgical procedures.
• Comply with written policies and procedures of Integrated Wellness Solutions, the health care unit, and the facility.
• Utilize EMR for charting in a format as designated to document pertinent patient information in chronological order in the health record.
• Orders appropriate lab/diagnostic tests and procedures to effectively diagnose and treat the patient’s health condition. Orders appropriate medications according to interpretation of diagnostic testing and response to treatment, within established written protocol, and consistent with institution formulary and state and company regulations
• Assists as needed in drawing blood specimens for testing and performing other comparable procedures when personnel that customarily perform these procedures are not available.
• Initiates specialty referrals following the site’s procedures and monitors the schedule of patients for special tests/consultations.
• Counsels patients on preventative care, medical problems, and use of prescribed treatment.
• Performs routine wound care, minor debridement, and dressing changes.
• Establishes individualized treatment plans and ensures the continuity of care for patients requiring on-going health care services.
• Make suggestions for improving work conditions to the Medical Director and Site Administrator.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees as requested or assigned.

Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, performs other related duties as required or assigned

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited college/university program

EXPERIENCE: Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience

CERTIFICATION: Advanced Practical Nurse or Physician Assistant’s Certification; current CPR certification

LICENSURE: Valid, current California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
• PA-C (Preferred)
• Physician Assistant License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Porterville, CA 93257 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Porterville, CA 93257: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person