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*Position contingent upon successful contract award.
Location
TBD
Clearance Level
T2 – Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT)
Primary Function
An advanced practice provider (APP) is a licensed healthcare professional, such as a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA), who has completed advanced training beyond entry-level roles but not the full education of a physician. They are qualified to assess, diagnose, and treat illnesses, often working autonomously or with physician supervision to extend care, particularly in underserved areas.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant.
- Systematically assesses the urgent or emergent health needs of patients, analyzes data, and formulates a plan of care, with other members of the medical team, which is realistic in relation to the employee’s capabilities and job requirements.
- Recognizes and treats illnesses and injuries according to established operating instructions within the scope of licensure and regulations of state employment or practice.
- Records and maintains patient information in accordance with standard protocols, and the Privacy Act.
- Identifies and records the signs and symptoms of physical and mental conditions.
- Thoroughly exercises skill in initiative, judgment, problem-solving and decision-making daily.
- Makes independent judgments and prioritizes workload.
- Pursues professional development activities and continuing education to ensure currency with present practices and trends in healthcare and specifically in the practice of emergency medical treatment.
- Monitors reconciliation of financial transactions and ensures contract charges are applied uniformly.
- Protects patients' privacy through confidentiality, infection control procedures, assuring consistent medication administration, and assuring proper storage and maintenance procedures for all equipment and supplies.
- Willingness to work flexible schedule and fill in when needed, including an on call schedule as needed to meet mission contractual requirement
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant school and hold a NCCPA, AANP or ANCC Certification.
- Hold and maintain an active and unrestricted NP/PA License, free from any pending adverse actions and the ability to be favorability credentialed by Acuity policy.
- Minimum of 3 years’ recent experience as Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant.
- Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification required.
- Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
- Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
- Strong problem-solving skills to research and resolve inquiries and respond in a timely manner.
- Self-starter who is action oriented and possesses a strong sense of urgency.
- All Healthcare Providers and medical support staff must have a recent clinical experience in patient care for a least 6 months out of the past year.
- Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be a US citizen or permanent resident, Resided in the US for 3 years in the past 5 years.
- Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish or other relevant languages) preferred.
- Has undergone a federal investigation at the level of Tier 2 or higher; has been granted favorable suitability/eligibility and has not had a break in service for more than 24 months.
- DHS or ICE experience.
Physical Requirements and Work Conditions
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to ascend/descend stairs.
Visual acuity required to complete paperwork and computer work.
Work is performed in a secure detention facility.
May require evening, weekend, or on-call hours.
Exposure to emotionally challenging situations.
Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is:
Acuity-CHS, LLC