What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner FNP or AGNP position at MEDIKO INC?
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For an exciting and fulfilling career in Correctional Healthcare, join us at MEDIKO!
At MEDIKO our work is mission driven by our desire to help others. We are a privately-owned, Correctional Healthcare company that delivers compassionate and comprehensive medical and mental health care to underserved populations in our communities.
We are now hiring for this opportunity:
Position: Physician's Assistant (PA-C) or ARNP/APRN/CNS with Certification in a Primary Care discipline.
Schedule: 8 hours per day, 1 day per week
Location: Randolph County Jail
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough H&Ps (History & Physical) for assigned patients
- Assess, diagnose, and treat acute/chronic medical conditions and provide direct care to patients in a correctional setting
- Write appropriate orders, to include appropriate medications when indicated
- Order MAT or MOUD treatment when needed for those who are opioid/opiate-dependent
- Perform lifesaving interventions in emergent cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies
- Notify supervising/collaborating Physician of any unusual or unexpected outcomes requiring direct Physician consultation
- Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods
- Direct and/or coordinate the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic
- Document promptly and properly
- Provide health education to patients
- Observe Client's safety requirements while inside the correctional facility, and follow MEDIKO guidelines and protocol.
- Provide on-call services as assigned by the facility and/or company needs
Qualifications
- Active license as Physician's Assistant or Physician Associate (PA-C); ARNP/APRN/CNS with Certification in a Primary Care discipline (e.g., FNP, AGNP, ENP)
- Must hold (or obtain) DEA Registration
- Active CPR/BLS certificate required (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved) prior to start date
Benefits
- Virtual CEUs/CMEs available and paid for by MEDIKO
- Participation in the MEDIKO retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program
Please visit our website at www.MEDIKO.com to learn more about opportunities with us!
EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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