ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER
Company: GEO Secure Services
Location: Florence
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Facility: CENTRAL ARIZONA CORRECTIONAL & REHABILITATION
FACILITYPay: Up to $135,200 per yearBonus (if applicable):Shift:
FirstBenefits: Employees working a normal work week (30 hours or
more) will enjoy a competitive benefits package for an energized
workforce with options for you and your family including:--- Paid
time off --- Paid holidays --- 401(k)--- 401(k) matching --- Health
Insurance --- Dental Insurance--- Vision Insurance --- Life
Insurance --- Flexible spending account--- Health savings account
--- Tuition Reimbursement --- Reduced tuition rates--- Employee
discount --- Employee assistance program --- Pet insurance---
Disability Insurance --- Paid training --- Other benefits
availableEqual Opportunity Employer.Are you looking for a career
you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their
best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and
recognition that comes with working for the industry's global
leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.Who We Are:GEO provides
complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners
worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and
community reentry services. From the development of
state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management
services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release
reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO
offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver
enhanced quality and improved outcomes.Why Work for GEO:At GEO, we
believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a
variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts
of our company's success.We believe that work is more than a place
you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to
achieve extraordinary things.Employee benefits play an important
role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we
believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical,
emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and
competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources
you need here to be successful.SummaryThe Advanced Practice
Provider diagnoses and treats acute, episodic, or chronic illness,
independently or as part of a healthcare team. In addition, this
position focuses on health promotion and disease prevention; order,
perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as laboratory work and
x- rays; and prescribe medication.Primary Duties and
ResponsibilitiesThe Advanced Practice Provider performs routine
medical examinations on inmates or detainees under established
guidelines.Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic medical
illnesses.Provides medical treatment and services, consistent with
the provision of basic health care services, in conjunction with a
physician.Formulates comprehensive treatment plans and prognosis
based on the patient's health conditions.Prescribes medication
dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patients' diagnosis
permitted under State and DEA licensure.Orders, performs, or
interprets the results of diagnostic tests such as complete blood
counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays)
with physician oversight as needed.The Advanced Practice Provider
analyzes and interprets a patient's history, symptoms, physical
findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate
clinical assessment and treatment plan.Develops treatment plans are
based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and clinical
practice guidelines.Documents all health care services provided and
include comprehensive records of health care plans and prognosis in
the patient's medical record.Counsels patients on prescribed drug
regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other drugs
or substances.Recommends interventions to modify behavior
associated with health risks.Educates patients about
self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring
instructions to patients' individual circumstances.The Advanced
Practice Provider provides patients with information needed to
promote good health, reduce risk factors, and prevent disease or
disability.Consults with or refers patients to appropriate
specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or
expertise.Reads current literature, talk with colleagues, and
participates in professional organizations or conferences to keep
abreast of developments in nursing.Recommends diagnostic or
therapeutic interventions with attention to clinical indication,
safety and patient acceptability and compliance, to treatment
plan.Schedules follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate
health or illness care.Maintains current knowledge of state legal
regulations for nurse practitioner/physician assistant practice and
licensure requirements.Performs primary care procedures such as
suturing, splinting, administering immunizations, taking specimen
cultures, and appropriate wound care and debridement as
necessary.Maintains departmental policies and procedures in areas
such as safety and infection control.Must be available for 24-hour
coverage based on the need of the facility and as assigned, to
advise nursing staff in the care of detainees/inmates/residents
after hours.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum
RequirementsGraduate from an accredited school of nursing or
physician assistant studies required.Must have a current,
unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse
Practitioner, or as a Physician Assistant in the state the facility
is located, as well as a current DEA license. Must maintain current
copy of applicable licenses at the facility.Two (2) years of
advanced practice experience preferred.Knowledge of human anatomy
and physiology.Skill in performing uncomplicated surgical
procedures.Ability to administer prescribed medications.Ability to
perform complete physical appraisals of patients.Ability to
identify and evaluate illnesses.Ability to initiate diagnostic
laboratory tests and evaluate the results.Ability to manage the
care of patients.Ability to work with patients having a variety of
physical problems.Ability to compile and evaluate medical histories
and other clinical and laboratory data.Ability to plan, organize
and coordinate work assignments.Ability to communicate
effectively.Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with others.Ability to work with computers and the
necessary software typically used by the department.
Keywords: GEO Secure Services, Gilbert , ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER, Other , Florence, Arizona
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