What are the responsibilities and job description for the Midlevel PA/NP-On call position at Management & Training Corporation?
Pay: $48.07/hr.
Location: 5168 Ezell Rd, Graceville, FL 32440
Shift: Days-PRN
Backed by national accrediting organizations, MTC Medical staff is dedicated to providing quality medical and dental services to men and women at our correctional and detention facilities. One of the great aspects of working with the incarcerated population is the satisfaction of providing education and healthcare to the underserved, as many of our patients have gone without health care prior to being incarcerated.
Position summary : The midlevel provider is responsible for providing clinical care of specific patients under the direction of a physician. She/he follows established clinical standards, procedures, and practices and gives specific patient care direction to nursing and other staff in compliance with American Correctional Association standards as well as MTC Medical, Florida Department of Corrections and Florida Department of Management Services directives.
Essential responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult with specialists as required and adjust treatment processes as indicated to ensure optimal patientcare.
- Perform CPR when necessary.
- Monitor medical condition of patients and report and document changes appropriate to scope of practice.
- Diagnose and treat patients appropriately, exercising independent judgment, initiating an effective course of action.
- Perform daily information rounds and prepare notes on inmates assigned to medical housing.
- Perform basic procedures including thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, application of dressings and casts.
- Order diagnostic and therapeutic services and assess efficiency, documenting results and making needed changes.
- Consult with facility physician in a collaborative and cooperative relationship.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive charting on patient medical records.
- Enhance professional development through participation in educational programs, in-service and workshops.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communications and proper flow of relevant information between medical staff and departments.
- Implement basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations.
- Maintain security and confidentiality of all patient medical records; observes applicable HIPAA rules
- Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
- Serves in rotation with other medical staff to provide after-hours and weekend inmate care, to include accepting on-call rotation.
- Complies with all applicable pharmacy regulations, especially those covering controlled substances.
- Assist corporate counsel with responses to inmate lawsuits.
- Facilitate, where applicable, NCCHC/ACA accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of efficiency and approved appropriate medical services.
- Comply with requirement of applicable regulations, especially those covering controlled substances.
- Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
- Maintain equipment and supplies.
Education and experience requirements:
- Completion of an accredited physician’s assistant program and a current license or completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Nurse program and a current license is required.
- Current DEA registration (unless state practice regulations permit other prescribing arrangements under supervision) is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must currently be and remain current.
- Two to five years of experience is recommended, preferably in the correctional or emergency medicine environment.
- A valid driver’s license in the state of Florida with an acceptable driving record is required, unless waived by management.
Post Hire Requirements:
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.
Salary : $48
