CDOC Mid-Level Provider​/Advanced Level Practitioner TRINIDAD

Advanced Practice Nurse / Physician Assistant – Trinidad, Colorado

Colorado Department of Corrections mission: deliver quality medical care to inmates while supporting public confidence in Colorado government.

• Career advancement throughout state system
• Secure retirement benefits: PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, 401(k), 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities

• Perform physical examinations, obtain detailed histories, assess and treat acute and chronic medical problems
• 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 infirmary or skilled nursing care setting
• Order laboratory tests, venipuncture, and other diagnostic testing pertinent to medical care of offenders
• Perform minor medical procedures: suturing lacerations, incision and drainage of abscesses, excision of cysts, application of splints and casts, removal of toenails
• Provide emergency medical coverage, basic life support and lifesaving procedures for emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage
• Assist in pre‑ and post‑operative care, offender health record reviews, laboratory, x‑ray and EKG result review
• Follow CDOC clinical services standards and protocols, collaborate with other health professionals, participate in committees, develop policies and training, provide offender education
• Work shifts, on‑call, weekends, evenings, nights and holidays as required

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Special Qualifications

• Full prescriptive authority (RXN) as issued by the State of Colorado (DORA) and DEA.

• Self‑control and ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations
• Remain alert, emotionally stable, mentally resilient under pressure
• Provide direct patient care to offenders and maintain professionalism in complex environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and ability to read and comprehend English
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Create accessible documents following plain language guidelines

All applications will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the Minimum Qualifications. Applicants meeting Minimum Qualifications will be included in the comparative analysis process. The State of Colorado requires successful completion of a background investigation and compliance with all CDOC policies and procedures.

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