CHS Physician Assistant​/APRN

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $58.14 Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Angie Rhodes | arhodes |
Final date to receive applications – 12/31/2026

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a dependable, organized and dedicated Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant for the Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Clinical APRN/PA is responsible to provide direct care to patients at the Utah State Correctional Facility which includes patient exams, prescribing proper medications, order proper tests, determine diagnoses and treatment.

• Provide medical consultation in specialized areas of knowledge.
• Provide direct and/or indirect patient care oriented toward improving or maintaining health and preventing illness.
• Have experience working with a full healthcare team.
• Study and practice evidence based medicine.
• Provide in-services for direct care staff on methods of patient care; oversees direct care staff in administering prescribed treatments.
• Coordinate clinical activities and follow-up.
• Maintain and updates patient charts, records, and information.
• Assess client/patient needs. Develops and implements plans to meet those needs.
• Recommend, advocate, and/or implement new and/or changes to existing policies and procedures, laws, or regulations.

• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc..
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• Licensure as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
• An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check, pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening.

• Masters in nursing for medical.
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Physician Assistant license in the State of Utah, or able to obtain State NP/PA & DEA license I prior to start.
• A Controlled Substance license and a DEA certification with no disciplinary action.
• Can pass a drug test and background check.

• Instructional methods and techniques.
• Identify developmental needs of others and coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Provide consultation and/or expert advice or testimony.
• Evaluate information against a set of standards.
• Work with or contribute to a work group or team to complete assigned task(s).
• Develop and maintain applicable professional contacts, resources, and /or networks.
• Principles, theories, and practices of nursing.
• Agency and/or organizational program(s).
• Agency objectives, organization, structure, and mission.
• Follow and apply treatment plans as developed by a licensed professional.
• Assess physical, mental, social, and/or economic needs.
• Arrange, coordinate, or schedule time and details.
• Coordinate the activities or tasks of people, groups, and/or organization(s).
• Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.
• Principles, theories, and practices of human growth and development.
• Develop approaches for implementation of an idea, program, or change in operations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally.
• Review and/or edit documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form.
• Monitor or track information or data.

1480 N 8000 W
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States

You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

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