Family Nurse Practitioner; FNPs or Physician Assistant; PAs

Overview

We are hiring Nurses Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to join our team of medical professionals in ASPC – Lewis, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Buckeye, AZ. Pay rates range from $65.00 to $71.00 per hour based on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience. Full Time and Part Time positions may be available!

As a Correctional Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged including assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with a range of medical conditions and chronic illnesses, prescribe medications, respond to emergencies, etc.

This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.

• Conducting physical examinations, developing treatment plans and monitoring patients
• Managing acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes
• Administering medications and providing instructions to patients
• Monitoring and documenting patient health including vital signs, medical histories
• Providing direct patient care, triaging, assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating services
• Responding to medical emergencies, providing first aid, and ensuring timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities
• Educating patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention
• Understanding and adhering to correctional facility security protocols, while working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the safety and well-being of patients
• Maintaining accurate medical records, documenting treatment plans, and reporting any relevant information
• Conducting rounds, evaluating patients returning from off-site treatment
• Admitting and discharging patients from the facility

• Advanced nursing education (Master’s or Doctorate)
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
• Must hold a current unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner in Arizona
• Current DEA registration