Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant: Part-Time

Overview 
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our healthcare team at the DeSoto County Jail located in Arcadia, FL. As a vital member of our medical staff, you will provide high-quality patient care in a correctional setting. Your expertise will play a crucial role in assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal health outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning of patients in the medical unit, housing units, and/or via telepsychiatry to evaluate current/past mental health issues.
• Responds to mental health emergencies throughout the facility.
• Collaborates with the Mental Health Clinician regarding patient status and treatment.
• Manages psychiatric medication for patients utilizing MedHealth formulary. When non-formulary medications are required, the psychiatric practitioner will follow established protocols for obtaining such medications.
• Delivers care in accordance with established MedHealth Policies and Procedures.
• Thoroughly documents all patient encounters in electronic or paper medical record in accordance with MedHealth Policies and Procedures, and within state, local, federal guidelines.
• Communicates the need for special housing to appropriate medical and security personnel.
• Follows all County Policies and Procedures with regard to security and patient contact.
• Collaborates with Health Service Administrator, Medical Director, Medical Nurse Practitioner, and Security Personnel regarding patients as needed.
• Attends mandatory monthly staff meetings and quarterly Pharmaceutical & Therapeutic meetings via phone or in person.
• Other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Must have an active, unrestricted APRN or PA license in the state of Florida
• Must have at least one (1) year of experience
• Correctional experience preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers through American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Shift Details:

• Part-Time: 8 hours/week

For more information, visit our website at https://mymedhealth.care/.