Center Physcian​/ Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking experienced Mid Level Provider to join our professional team! Part time position available (12 hours a week)

Site:
Cascade Job Corps Center - NP/PA Support Services, Sedro Wooley, Washington

Education And Experience

• Active license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Washington
• Experience in providing physician health services for adolescents and young adults who are socially and economically disadvantaged

The Center Shall

• Medical
  1. Assessment and diagnosis of illness and injury, to include:
• Cursory medical evaluation by a qualified health professional; must be completed within 48 hours after the student’s entry.
• Entrance physical examination by a qualified health professional within 14 days after entry using Job Corps approved history and physical forms.
• Required entry laboratory studies o Hemoglobin or hematocrit o Pregnancy test (all females) o Pap smear (all females ≥ 21 years of age) o Chlamydia and gonorrhea testing o HIV testing o Urine drug screen
• Immunizations, to include boosters for incomplete immunization series, and hepatitis B vaccine for health occupations training students.
• Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux).
• Vision and hearing screening.
• Daily walk-in clinic and appointment system for above and for episodic illness or injury assessment by center physician and/or nurse.
• Inpatient unit visits for minor conditions, such as respiratory infections, or flu symptoms.

B. Treatment, as highlighted below, will be provided when necessary. Third-party payer information will be given to providers when off-center care is required.

• Primary emergency care for illness and injury, including first aid and CPR, and secondary care within capabilities, e.g., injection of epinephrine, and immediate transfer to hospital emergency room for specialized diagnosis and treatment, if needed.
• Treatment of urgent and other conditions not needing specialized care and that are within the capabilities of qualified health professionals on staff.
• Management of chronic health conditions as directed by qualified health professionals.
• Referral to off-center physicians for detailed specialized assessment.
• Access to prescription medications. If a student sustains an on-the-job injury that requires extensive or specialized treatment, he or she will be medically separated as a Medical Separation with Reinstatement Rights (MSWR) and a referral will be sent to the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP)

General Responsibilities and Delegation:
The center Nurse Practitioner agrees to adhere to the policies, procedures, and guidelines established by Serrato, an operator at the center and Job Corps. The parties agree that the center Nurse Practitioner, under the Center Director’s guidance, will have primary responsibility to implement the program outlined above and may be assisted by the Job Corps National Office and/or health consultants.

The center Nurse Practitioner, with the concurrence of the Center Director, may delegate by written and dated standing orders any of his/her responsibilities set forth in this contract to appropriate qualified staff. The center Nurse Practitioner may delegate Nurse Practitioner responsibilities set forth in this contract to any other full- or part-time Nurse Practitioner only with the Center Director’s prior concurrence and a prior review of the secondary Nurse Practitioner qualifications byat the center operator, Regional Director and Regional Health Consultant for the Department of Labor, Job Corps.

Job Corps Oversight and Assistance:
The center Nurse Practitioner will be assisted by the Job Corps National Health Staff (NHS) and principal and regional health consultants. The latter will act under guidance and direction from the NHS.

Continuing

Education:

The center Nurse Practitioner shall attend periodic continuing education conferences sponsored by the regional or national Job Corps offices.

Health Records:
The center Nurse Practitioner acknowledges that student health records belong to and are the sole property of Job Corps, and shall comply fully with federal HIPAA and state records laws. The center Nurse Practitioner will document all services rendered in the students’ health records.