Advanced Practice Provider

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides care to the patients in the facility and recommends clinical quality improvement efforts.

• Conducts thorough medical assessments, including physical examinations, reviews medical histories, and evaluates symptoms to diagnose and treat various health conditions.

• Performs simple procedures such as laceration repair and incision & drainage (I&D).

• Develops individualized treatment plans for patients based on their medical conditions,

• Prescribes medications as needed and ensures compliance with prescribed treatments, including monitoring for side effects and potential drug interactions.

• Responds promptly to medical emergencies within the correctional facility and initiates appropriate lifesaving interventions until higher-level medical care is available.

• Oversees the management of chronic medical conditions among patients, to promote disease control and prevent complications.

• Collaborates with the mental health team of professionals to address the mental health needs of patients to ensure appropriate management of psychiatric conditions.

• Promotes health education and preventive care measures to improve overall patient health and reduce the risk of communicable diseases.

• Consults with other medical providers and recommends treatment protocols to align with FCH’s healthcare standards policies.

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records, documents all patient encounters, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with policies and legal requirements.

• Adheres to security protocols and guidelines within the correctional facility to maintain a safe and secure environment.

• Maintains ethical standards and professionalism with patients, colleagues, and facility staff.

• Engages in continuous professional development to enhance medical knowledge and skills, and attend any necessary meetings.

• Performs other duties as assigned to support FCH’s goals, objectives and values.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Knowledge of treatment approaches, evidence-based practices and assessment standards.

• Knowledge and expertise in public health, and the diagnosis and treatment of individuals.

• Ability to provide proper patient care and adhere to protocols.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced correctional healthcare environment.

• Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with leadership, staff, patients, the public and external partners.

• Possess strong judgment, discretion, high level of confidentiality, flexibility and integrity.

• Ability to quickly assess medical emergencies and implement appropriate interventions effectively and calmly.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.

• Strong decision-making skills in high-pressure situations, balancing medical care with security concerns.

• Strong attention to detail, follow-up and timely completion of assigned tasks.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (NPs) or an accredited education program for PAs

• At least one year of clinical experience as a certified and licensed APP

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Must have and maintain current Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) licensure within the State of Georgia

• Must have or attain a BLS Certification prior to the first day of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of clinical experience, preferably in emergency medicine, urgent care, or correctional healthcare.

• Board Certification in a relevant specialty

Special Requirements: This position will be subject to a background check.

Physical Requirements: The position requires the ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds with prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting at a desk, viewing a computer and reading a variety of materials. Must be able to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with your hands. Must be able to perform repetitive tasks, such as typing for extended periods of time.

ADA Disclaimer

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position adequately. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, unless it results in an undue hardship. All requests must be made to the Human Resources Department in writing at hr@firstclasshealthcare.com.

Summary

The Advance Practice Provider (APP) plays a critical role in ensuring quality care for incarcerated patients through the process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The APP will also implement treatment plans, and collaborate with other care providers to ensure the highest quality of care. This position will report directly to the Director of Nursing (DON).

About Us

FirstClass Healthcare (FCH) is a physician owned and operated Atlanta-based healthcare organization focused on delivering patient-centered care that specializes in treating patients with compassionate care through operational and clinical excellence. FCH is dedicated to providing exceptional care to a population who are most often in their greatest time of need.

Come join our world-class team of professionals to make a difference and be part of our mission, “Delivering Medically-Led Quality Care to People in Jails and Prisons”.

First Class Healthcare Staffing Management, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.