Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
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Job Description
Posting Date
05/14/25Application Deadline
05/28/25Pay Range
$110000 $165000 annuallySalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Correctional HealthAbout the Position
Are you a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in making a difference in a diverse and underserved population In this critical role you will work with a team of professionals at Correctional Health Services (CHS) to coordinate care within the County jail facilities. Correctional Health Services uses the latest evidencebased clinical practice guidelines and public health recommendations to provide care for detainees. Join the team in which our practitioners have described CHS as the undiscovered gem of healthcare.
As a County employee you will enjoy benefits such as medical and dental plans paid time off continuous training enrollment in the state retirement plan multilingual pay and many exciting benefits offers. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates!
Please note that this position works an overnight shift.
About Us
Its time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industryleading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population. Our departments culture promotes collaboration continuous training and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives break down barriers and advance its expertise.
Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diversely talented professionals.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional worklife balance with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Lowcost highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits including access to our upcoming onsite center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
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.
We Also Value
Experience in acute care setting
Nursing 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
Job Contributions
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 inservice 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 afterhours phone calls for the patients in Maricopa County jails
Working Conditions
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 5mile 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
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
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
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 preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
