CUCF APRN/PA

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a dependable, organized and dedicated Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant for the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. *This position is open until filled and may close at any time* The Clinical APRN/PA is responsible to provide direct care to patients at the Utah State Correctional Facility which includes patient exams, prescribing proper medications, order proper tests, determine diagnoses and treatment. Successful candidates will: Provide medical consultation in specialized areas of knowledge. Provide direct and/or indirect patient care oriented toward improving or maintaining health and preventing illness. Have experience working with a full healthcare team. Study and practice evidence based medicine. Provide in-services for direct care staff on methods of patient care; oversees direct care staff in administering prescribed treatments. Coordinate clinical activities and follow-up. Maintain and updates patient charts, records, and information. Assess client/patient needs. Develops and implements plans to meet those needs. Recommend, advocate, and/or implement new and/or changes to existing policies and procedures, laws, or regulations. Supplemental Information Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.. Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time. Licensure as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check, pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening.