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State of Colorado · 1 day ago

CDOC TEMP - Mid-level Provider/Advanced Level Practitioner - Canon City.

Canon City, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The State of Colorado is seeking a temporary Mid-level Provider/Advanced Level Practitioner to provide medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for inmates in clinical settings. The role involves performing physical examinations, prescribing medications, and providing emergency medical coverage among other responsibilities.

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Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and obtain detailed histories on assigned patients

Assess and treat acute/chronic medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population

Prescribe medications from the CDOC formulary using applicable CDOC guidelines and policies

Conduct sick call, emergency treatment or chronic care clinic as assigned

Make rounds in an infirmary or skilled nursing care setting

Diagnose and treat medical conditions and disorders within scope of practice

Order laboratory tests and other diagnostic testing pertinent to the medical care of offenders

Perform minor medical procedures such as suturing lacerations, incision and drainage of abscesses, excision of cysts, application of splints and casts, and removal of toenails

Provide emergency medical coverage to offenders including performing basic life support and lifesaving procedures for emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage or similar emergencies or life support measures

May be required to assess dental and mental health emergencies and refer appropriately

Assist in pre and post operative care

Perform offender health record reviews

Review laboratory, x-ray and EKG results and intervene as medically indicated

Perform venipuncture and other related laboratory tests

Follow the CDOC clinical services standards and procedures, protocols, guidelines, or policies pertaining to medical practice and treatment as specified by Clinical Services administration

May provide initial emergency medical treatment for facility staff

Travel to other correctional facilities to assist during a staffing crisis

Communicate with outside providers and internal peers to ensure continuity of care

Collaborate with other health care professionals, clinical services staff regarding offender health issues/policies, transfers, classifications and medical legal concerns

Participate in various decision making committees to resolve system issues

Assist in developing policies, protocols, standards or guidelines

Identify and update "medical holds" and housing and work restrictions electronically

Provide formal and informal medical training for co-workers, offender classes, and Training Academy presentations

Provide offender education during appointments

Participate in developing educational materials for offenders or health care professionals

May be required to participate in restraining an offender primarily for medical reasons

This position may be required to work shifts and provide on-call and call back duties such as weekends, evening and night shifts, and holidays

May perform clinical research related to specific operations

Qualification

Advanced Practice Nurse licensurePhysician Assistant licensureFull prescriptive authorityEmergency medical coverageMedical assessmentDiagnosisWork under stressProfessionalismCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Applicant must possess current, valid licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse / Nurse Practitioner from the Colorado Board of Nursing or current, valid licensure as a Physician Assistant from the Colorado Medical Board

Applicant must have full prescriptive authority (RXN) as issued by the State of Colorado (DORA) and the DEA

Must be 21 years of age

Possess a valid driver's license; Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle

Possess a high school diploma or GED

Have NO felony convictions

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position

Successfully pass all modules of the 6 week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training

Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics

Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment

Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security

Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury

Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently

Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations

Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner

Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders

Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments

Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings

Willing and able to travel

Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule

TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire

Successful completion of a background investigation is required