Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
2 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Canton, Illinois.
About the JobThis is a full-time position that requires a strong commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services to our patients. As a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for evaluating and treating inmates upon referral, as well as providing health education and illness prevention services.
Responsibilities- Evaluate and treat inmates upon referral
- Provide health education and illness prevention services
- Perform paraprofessional medical services to the inmate population and employees
- Direct other less qualified health care employees in the delivery of care
- Assign, supervise, direct and train other health care personnel in their duties concerning patient care, personal hygiene, sanitation, etc.
- Ensure proper medical practices are observed
- Examine for, recognize and interpret symptoms of patient conditions
- Participate in and assist in remedial measures and technical decisions based on sound medical practice and knowledge
- Order medications for inmates as required or with approval of physician or dentist
- Ensure appropriate supplies necessary for performance of duties are available
- Prepare patients for and perform or assist in special treatments, procedures and examinations
- Make infirmary rounds, cell house rounds and staff the screening areas as requested
- Perform historical and physical examinations
- Make oral and written reports when requested to do so
- Assist or perform with supervision, minor surgical procedures
- Enforce written policies and procedures of Wexford, the Health Care Unit and the facility
- Utilize the SOAP charting format to document pertinent inmate information in chronological order in the health record and maintains POMR format
- Orders appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures to effectively diagnose and treat the inmate's health condition
- Draws blood specimens for testing and performing other comparable procedures when personnel that customarily perform these procedures are not available
- Initiates referrals to other members of the health care team, monitors the schedule of patients for special tests
- Counsels inmates on preventative care, medical problems, and use of prescribed treatment
- Performs routine wound care, minor debridement, and dressing changes
- Generally assesses inmate's medical status and assists the assigned physician with inmate management as required
- Utilizes appropriate infection control techniques
- Establishes individualized treatment plans and insures the continuity of care for inmates requiring on-going health care services
- Completes required amount of C.E.U.'s and maintains RN/ARNP/PA licensure
- Maintain the confidentiality of inmate records
- Approach change in a positive manner
- Make suggestions for improving work conditions to the Medical Director and Health Care Unit Administrator
- Accept constructive criticism in stressful situations
- Assists with the orientation of new employees as requested or assigned
- Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, perform other duties as required or assigned
- Currently licensed as NP or PA in the state of Illinois
- Two (2) years' experience as a NP/PA preferred
- Current CPR certification
We offer a competitive benefits package, including annual increases, 40 paid days off per year, BlueCross BlueShield medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) plan with 50% match, company-paid short-term disability, healthcare and dependent care spending account, and more.
If you are a motivated and compassionate healthcare professional looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please apply today
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