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New Search| Job Category: | Medical - Healthcare |
| Reference #: | Req #: 43607 |
| Job Title: | Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant |
| Hiring Organization: | Arizona Department of Corrections |
| Salary Range: | $55,202-$94,762 |
| Closing Date: | 2009-12-03 |
| Job Location: | Arizona |
| Description: | PROGRAM SERVICES HEALTH SERVICES ARIZONA STATE PRISON COMPLEX ARIZONA THESE POSITIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. VACANCIES IN TUCSON (2) THESE POSITIONS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE ARIZONA STATE MERIT SYSTEM. Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals who thrive on the challenge of correctional healthcare. As the Physician Assistant/Nurse Practioner you will provide diagnostic, therapeutic and medical procedures, within statutory and regulatory provisions, for assigned patients; elicits medical history, performs physical examinations; stabilizes and manages medical and surgical emergencies; recognizes cases to be referred to physician; telephonic consultation; and performs other duties appropriate to the assignment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) KNOWLEDGE: Of techniques in collecting medical case history and documentation; specific observations and examination procedures; diagnostic methodology, ordering and interpreting laboratory studies; therapeutic principles, practices and techniques; rules and regulations limiting procedures established by State relative to regulatory agencies. SKILL: In taking and monitoring vital signs; taking medical history and completing physical examination; interpreting and evaluating laboratory tests, X-rays, EKGs; suturing, splint and casting, and minor surgical procedures; diagnosing illness/disease and injury; and treating the individual and follow up care. ABILITY: To establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and health associates. SPECIAL SELECTION FACTOR: Must possess a license and/or certification for a Physician Assistant approved by the Joint Board of Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioner approved by the Arizona Board of Nursing. Applicant must provide license number on resume and a copy of the license at time of interview. Employment is contingent on the successful applicant passing a background investigation and pre-employment drug-test. Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP). Comprehensive benefits package includes 12 days sick leave, 21 days vacation and 10 holidays per year; health and dental insurance; retirement plan; life insurance; and long-term disability insurance. Optional employee benefits include short-term disability, deferred compensation and supplemental life insurance. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter or alternative format by contacting the Employment Unit Manager at (602) 771-2100. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to make the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. |
| Special Instructions: | Apply at www.azstatejobs.gov |
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| Contact Information: |
Evelyn Garcia Employment Recruiter 1831 W. Jefferson Ave Phoenix , Arizona United States 602-771-2100 Click to email |
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