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Part-time Nurse Practitioner

MTC

Chaparral, NM

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Calendar Management, Consulting, Cost Control, Documentation, Driver's License, Emergency Medicine, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Infection Control, Medical Conditions, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Physician Assistant, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Quality Assurance, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Treatment Evaluation, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Utilization Management
LOCATION
Chaparral, NM
POSTED
Today
Pay Rate: $107,120 annual salary


Schedule: Part-Time


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Position Summary: The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care of specific patients under the direction of a physician. Follows stablished nursing standards, procedures, and practices and give specific patient care direction to nursing and other staff in compliance with MTC Medical and customer directives.


Essential responsibilities:


+ Follow established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

+ Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult with specialists as required and adjust treatment processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.

+ 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 residents 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 medical director 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 in the medical unit.

+ Utilize established corporate, facility and corrections policies and procedures in making decisions, while using sound independent judgment in performing the duties of the position.

+ 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.

+ Comply with all applicable pharmacy regulations, especially those covering controlled substances.

+ Facilitate, where applicable, NCCHC/ACA accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of efficiency and approved appropriate medical services.

+ Comply with requirements of applicable regulations, laws, policies, standards and contracts.

+ 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.

+ Requires long periods of walking and standing.

+ Regular attendance required.

+ Promote the development of positive social skills among staff and detainees through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.

+ Maintain accountability of residents and property; adhere to safety practices.


Education and Experience Requirements:


+ Graduation from an accredited program and current licensure in the state of New Mexico as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant required.

+ All education related to the licensure is required. Any additional licenses or certifications (i.e. DEA registration) required.

+ Two (2) to five (5) years experience is recommended, preferably in the correctional environment or emergency medicine.

+ Current CPR certification required.

+ Valid driver’s license in the state of New Mexico or Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.


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.


Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here (https://www.mtctrains.com/)

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