Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Description

Backed by national accrediting organizations, MTC Medical staff are dedicated to providing quality medical, mental health, and dental services to men and women at our correctional and detention facilities. We value the professional and caring employees we have on the MTC Medical team who are dedicated to improving people’s lives.

MTC is proud to operate the Otero County Processing Center in Chaparral, NM where our employees strive to improve the lives of those in our care through robust educational programming, clinical care, and resources.

We hope to transform lives through education, training, and treatment and we'd like you to be part of that change!

MTC and the Otero County Processing Center are looking for a full-time Advanced Level Practitioner (NP or PA) to join our team. 

In this role, you will:

1. Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult with specialists as required and adjust treatment processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
2. Perform CPR when necessary.
3. Monitor medical condition of patients and report and document changes appropriate to scope of practice.
4. Diagnose and treat patients appropriately, exercising independent judgment, initiating an effective course of action.
5. Perform daily information rounds and prepare notes on inmates assigned to medical housing.
6. Perform basic procedures including thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, application of dressings and casts.
7. And more as detailed in the full job description

Education and Experience Requirements:

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner: Graduate of a Masters of Nursing program. Successful completion of certification. Current licensure in the state of New Mexico or compact state as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Demonstrated competency as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner through previous experience is preferred. 

Physician Assistant: Graduate of a CAHEA approved Physician Assistant training program is required. Successful completion of certification. Current licensure in the state of New Mexico or compact state as a Physician Assistant. Demonstrated competency as a Physician Assistant through previous experience is preferred.  Current DEA registration unless state practice regulations permit other prescribing arrangements under supervision, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.  Valid driver’s license in the state of New Mexico or Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

WHAT WE OFFER

Career Advancement through training and development. At MTC, you can have a good job that can grow into a career. Just ask our executive team, ALL of whom have come from one of our sites!

Financial Security through competitive wages, affordable health, dental, and prescription drug insurance, 401k, and education tuition assistance.

Work/Life balance in the form paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible schedules and shifts where possible

Stability with strong leadership, financial performance and history of being active in all the communities in which we find ourselves

The Ability To Make A Social Impact through serving our clients every, single day! These are individuals in our care and we strive to make a daily impact by being good role models, providing excellent care and treating each individual with dignity and respect. 

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through [email protected] or 801-693-2600.