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loacation 2670 S 28th Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85009, United States Of America
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Posting Date 01/21/26 Application Deadline 03/06/26 Pay Range $118,500 - $171,000 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Correctional Health About 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 evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and public health recommendations to provide care for detainees. Join the team where 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 other exciting benefit offers. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates! Please note this position works overnight from 6 PM - 6 AM, with a weekend rotation. About Us It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.   Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population. Our department's 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 work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!   Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant 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 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, in-service 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 after-hours phone calls for the patients in Maricopa County Jails Performs other duties as assigned by the Medical Director, Assistant Medical Director, Mental Health Director, or other designees 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 5-mile 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 T eleworking, hybrid schedules, nights, and weekend work may be required G raduate 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 pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. 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