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/ .