Job Summary
Job Description
Wexford Health Sources, the nation's leading innovative correctional health care company, provides clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality. For nearly two decades, Wexford Health has consistently delivered proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting, claims processing, and quality management services.
At Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue. This is for a full time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant at Dixon Correctional Center, Dixon IL.
Job Responsibilities
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The NP/PA shall provide a broad range of services to the center including assessment, identification and treatment of medical concerns, health education to patients, and illness and injury prevention.
Perform paraprofessional medical services to the inmate population and employees as appropriate.
Direct other less qualified health care employees in the delivery of care.
Perform duties of an advanced technical nature.
Assign, supervise, direct and train other health care personnel in their duties concerning patient care, personal hygiene, sanitation, etc.
Assist in supervising the serving and proportions of special diets.
Ensures 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
Great worklife balance and compensation package including:
Working generally Monday-Friday, 8-4.30pm.
39 paid days off comprising: 13 paid holidays, 10 PTO days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days.
Excellent matching 401K
Healthcare, dental and vision insurance
Company paid Short term disability
Medical malpractice insurance cover
Full job description available upon request. The duties and responsibilities outlined therein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Standard medical setting in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and health care personnel. Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving throughout the facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without air conditioning.
Qualifications
TRAVEL: Minimal travel required.
LICENSING: Currently licensed as NP or PA in the state of Illinois
CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification
EDUCATION: Certification from an accredited college/university as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician’s Assistant
EXPERIENCE: Experience as a NP/PA preferred.
EOE/M/F/D/V