Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant

Overview

Posting Date 01/21/26

Final date to receive applications 03/06/26

Pay Range $118,500 - $171,000 annually. Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type Unclassified

Department Correctional Health

About the Position

Are you a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in making a difference in a diverse and underserved population? In this critical role, you will work with a team of professionals at Correctional Health Services (CHS) to coordinate care within the County jail facilities. CHS uses the latest evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and public health recommendations to provide care for detainees.

Join the team where our practitioners have described CHS as "the undiscovered gem of healthcare."

As a County employee, you will enjoy benefits such as medical and dental plans, paid time off, continuous training, enrollment in the state retirement plan, multilingual pay, and many other exciting benefit offers. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Note:

this position works overnight from 6 PM – 6 AM, with a weekend rotation.

About Us

Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population. Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance its expertise. Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diversely talented professionals.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, with a 12% monthly contribution and employer match on Day 1

We Require

• Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with a valid, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing OR graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with a valid unrestricted license to practice issued by the State of Arizona

We Also Value

• Experience in infection control or public health
• Experience providing medical care in a correctional environment
• Experience with disease detection, investigations, and related activities
• Certified Correctional Health Professional

Job Contributions

• Collaborates and communicates with hospitals, medical providers, community agencies, state and federal agencies, and other counties regarding continuity of medical care
• Makes recommendations in writing for protocols, policies, and procedures to support surveillance, data analysis, and other activities
• Obtains history and completes physical examinations of patients incarcerated in Maricopa County jails
• Evaluates and treats patients in compliance with CHS policies and procedures
• Documents patient encounters according to CHS protocols in a SOAPE format
• Develops and updates individualized treatment plans for patients with chronic conditions or special needs
• Orders onsite lab work, radiology studies, treatments, and medications as medically indicated
• Refers patients to external service providers, including specialists and diagnostic studies
• Performs minor procedures such as sutures, incisions and drainage of abscesses, simple splints, punch biopsies, and pelvic exams
• Participates in peer review, in-service training, quality improvement processes, and other meetings necessary to improve patient care
• Maintains applicable licensure and skills according to state law and policy
• Responsible for periodic after-hours phone calls for patients in Maricopa County Jails
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Medical Director, Assistant Medical Director, Mental Health Director, or designees

Working Conditions

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