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 Logan Correctional Center, Lincoln IL.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direct supervision of the designated Wexford Health manager and the Medical Director and clinical supervision of the Medical Director, an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant licensed in the state of assignment is responsible and accountable for evaluating and treating inmates upon referral and acts as a consultant to the nursing staff.

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.

1. Perform paraprofessional medical services to the inmate population and employees as appropriate.
2. Direct other less qualified health care employees in the delivery of care.
3. Perform duties of an advanced technical nature.
4. Assign, supervise, direct and train other health care personnel in their duties concerning patient care, personal hygiene, sanitation, etc.
5. Assist in supervising the serving and proportions of special diets.
6. Ensures proper medical practices are observed.
7. Examine for, recognize and interpret symptoms of patient conditions.
8. Participate in and assist in remedial measures and technical decisions based on sound medical practice and knowledge.
9. Order medications for inmates as required or with approval of physician or dentist.
10. Ensure appropriate supplies necessary for performance of duties are available.
11. Prepare patients for and perform or assist in special treatments, procedures and examinations.
12. Make infirmary rounds, cell house rounds and staff the screening areas as requested

• 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.