Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and a valid, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing OR graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program with a valid unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the State of Arizona

Experience in infection control or public health

Experience providing medical care in a correctional environment

Experience with disease detection, investigations, and related activities

Certified Correctional Health Professional

Collaborates and communicates with hospitals, medical providers, community agencies, state and federal agencies, and other counties regarding continuity of medical care

Makes recommendations to management in writing protocols, policies, and procedures to support surveillance, data analysis, and other activities

Obtains history and completes physical examinations of patients incarcerated in Maricopa County jails

Evaluates and treats patients as medically indicated in compliance with CHS policies and procedures

Documents patient encounters according to CHS protocols in a SOAPE format in the progress notes or on the appropriate CHS clinical form

Develops and updates individualized treatment plans for patients with chronic conditions or special needs

Orders onsite lab work, radiology studies, treatments, and medications as medically indicated

Refers patients to external service providers, including specialists, diagnostic studies, and other services as medically indicated

Performs minor procedures such as sutures, incision, and drainage of abscesses, simple splints, punch biopsies, and pelvic exams

Participates in peer review, in-service training, quality improvement processes, and other meetings necessary to improve patient care

Maintains applicable licensure and skills according to the requirements by state law, department policies, and licensure agencies

Responsible for periodic after-hours phone calls for the patients in Maricopa County Jails

Performs other duties as assigned by the Medical Director, Assistant Medical Director, Mental Health Director, or other designees

Must be able to work inside a jail, near inmates and other staff in a confined area, handling multiple or complicated tasks, managing a high volume of work under short deadlines, time pressures, frequently changing duties, and unscheduled tasks

Must be able to respond to emergencies and be assigned to various clinical locations in the Phoenix area within a 5-mile radius

Ability to get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney that may weigh up to 35 pounds

Teleworking, hybrid schedules, nights, and weekend work may be required

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program with NCCPA Board Certification with a valid unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the State of Arizona

Board certification in Advanced Nursing Practice from the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a DEA certification upon hire

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a CPR certification upon hire

Must possess or have the ability to obtain an NPI number upon hire

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.