CDOC Mid-level Provider (Sterling)

CDOC Mid-level Provider/Advanced Level Practitioner - Sterling, CO

$25,000 HIRING INCENTIVE FOR FULL-TIME CLINICAL PROFESSIONALS!

Closing Date 1/20/2025 4:00 PM Mountain
Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Description of Job
This position provides medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for
acute, chronic, and emergency care for inmates in the clinical setting,
which could include a clinic, an infirmary, or a special needs facility.
This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• 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;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicant must possess current, valid licensure as an Advanced Practice
Nurse / Nurse Practitioner from the Colorado Board of Nursing.

AND

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

Required Competencies:
Ability to provide direct patient care to offenders;
Ability to maintain professionalism in a complex environment;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in
writing;
Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows
plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind;
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively
with internal and external stakeholders

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
Strong, secure, yet flexible Retirement Benefits including PERA Defined
Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans;
Medical and dental health plans;
Paid life insurance;
Short and long-term disability coverage;
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time;
Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.

For more info and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/4761027/cdoc-mid-level-provider-advanced-level-practitioner-sterling?keywords=CDOC%20Mid-level%20Provider%2FAdvanced%20Level%20Practitioner&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs