CDOC TEMP - Mid-level Provider​/Advanced Level Practitioner - Canon

Overview

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Location
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Canon City, CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

• This TEMPORARY 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.
• Perform physical examinations and obtain detailed histories on assigned patients.
• Assess and treat acute/chronic medical problems and provide 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 (e.g., suturing, incision and drainage of abscesses, excision of cysts, application of splints and casts, removal of toenails).
• Provide emergency medical coverage to offenders, including basic life support and lifesaving procedures for emergencies.
• May assess dental and mental health emergencies and refer appropriately; assist in pre and post operative care.
• Provide offender health record reviews; review laboratory, x-ray and EKG results and intervene as medically indicated; perform venipuncture and related laboratory tests.
• Follow 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 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/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 participate in restraining an offender primarily for medical reasons; may be required to work shifts and provide on-call and call back duties including weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays; may perform clinical research related to specific operations.
• You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records.

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

• Self-control and the ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure;
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction;
• Ability to provide direct patient care to offenders;
• Maintain professionalism in a complex environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• Ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content following plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience providing medical care to an incarcerated population;
• Experience in an infirmary or skilled nursing center;
• Experience providing emergency medical coverage and basic life support;
• Experience managing chronic medical conditions as an APN / NP.

For questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at  or .

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