Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Pay Rate: $130,000 Per Year 

Employment Type: Full-time, Monday through Friday  8am to 5pm

Benefits Include

* Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance 
* 401(k) retirement account
* Long and short-term disability
* PTO and 11 paid holidays
* Employee assistance program

Join our team to provide essential healthcare to underserved populations in a
unique environment. The Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, TX is looking for
your compassionate care and expertise in our medical department! Our dedicated
staff work to improve lives through education, healthcare, and a variety of
support services.

Position Summary: Responsible for providing nursing care of specific patients
under the direction of a physician. Follows established 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 Functions

* 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 detainees 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 patients’ medical records;
observes applicable HIPAA rules.
* Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
* Comply with all applicable pharmacy regulations, especially those covering
controlled substances.
* Assist corporate counsel with responses to detainee lawsuits.
* 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.
* Requires long periods of walking and standing.

Education and Experience Requirements: Graduation from an accredited program and
current licensure in the state of Texas as a nurse practitioner 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. Must successfully
complete required pre-service training. Valid driver’s license in the state of
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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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
[customersupport@mtctrains.com] or 801-693-2888.

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