The GEO Group, Inc. · 1 day ago
ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER (APP, PA, NP)
Golden Valley, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe GEO Group, Inc. is a global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation, providing comprehensive solutions for government partners. The Advanced Practice Provider role involves diagnosing and treating medical conditions, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention, and working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
FinanceHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Performs routine medical examinations on inmates or detainees under established guidelines
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical illnesses
Provides medical treatment and services, consistent with the provision of basic health care services, in conjunction with a physician
Formulates comprehensive treatment plans and prognosis based on the patient’s health conditions
Prescribes medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patients' diagnosis permitted under State and DEA licensure
Orders, performs, or interprets the results of diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays) with physician oversight as needed
Analyzes and interprets a patient’s history, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate clinical assessment and treatment plan
Develops treatment plans are based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and clinical practice guidelines
Documents all health care services provided and include comprehensive records of health care plans and prognosis in the patient’s medical record
Counsels patients on prescribed drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other drugs or substances
Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks
Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances
Provides patients with information needed to promote good health, reduce risk factors, and prevent disease or disability
Consults with or refers patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise
Reads current literature, talk with colleagues, and participates in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing
Recommends diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to clinical indication, safety and patient acceptability and compliance, to treatment plan
Schedules follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care
Maintains current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner/physician assistant practice and licensure requirements
Performs primary care procedures such as suturing, splinting, administering immunizations, taking specimen cultures, and appropriate wound care and debridement as necessary
Maintains departmental policies and procedures in areas such as safety and infection control
Must be available for 24-hour coverage based on the need of the facility and as assigned, to advise nursing staff in the care of detainees/inmates/residents after hours
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or physician assistant studies required
Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner, or as a Physician Assistant in the state the facility is located, as well as a current DEA license. Must maintain current copy of applicable licenses at the facility
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
Skill in performing uncomplicated surgical procedures
Ability to administer prescribed medications
Ability to perform complete physical appraisals of patients
Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses
Ability to initiate diagnostic laboratory tests and evaluate the results
Ability to manage the care of patients
Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems
Ability to compile and evaluate medical histories and other clinical and laboratory data
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department
Preferred
Two (2) years of advanced practice experience preferred
Benefits
$10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k) Matching
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discount
Reduced Tuition Rates
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Pet Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Training
Flexible Spending Account
Company
The GEO Group, Inc.
Global Leader in Evidence-Based Rehabilitation The GEO Group is committed to providing leading, evidence-based rehabilitation programs to individuals while in-custody and post-release into the community through the "GEO Continuum of CareTM." GEO's diversified services platform provides unique capabilities for the delivery of educational and vocational programs, cognitive behavioral and substance abuse treatment, and faith-based services across the entire corrections spectrum.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.67B2024-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.67B
1994-08-05IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Evans
CFO, SVP
Beth Ginzberg
Executive Assistant To Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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