Nurse Practitioner/ Clinical Nurse Specialist

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a dependable, organized and dedicated Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) for the Correctional Facility in Gunnison, Utah.

The Clinical APRN is responsible to provide direct care to patients at the Gunnison Correctional Facility which includes patient exams, prescribing proper medications, order proper tests, determine diagnoses and treatment. 

• Provide medical consultation in specialized areas of knowledge.
• Provide direct and/or indirect patient care oriented toward improving or maintaining health and preventing illness.
• Have experience working with a full healthcare team.
• Study and practice evidence based medicine.
• Provide in-services for direct care staff on methods of patient care; oversees direct care staff in administering prescribed treatments.
• Coordinate clinical activities and follow-up.
• Maintain and updates patient charts, records, and information.
• Assess client/patient needs. Develops and implements plans to meet those needs.
• Recommend, advocate, and/or implement new and/or changes to existing policies and procedures, laws, or regulations.

The ideal candidate:

• Masters in nursing for medical.
• Current  Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in the State of Utah, or able to obtain State NP & DEA license prior to start.
• A Controlled Substance license and a DEA certification with no disciplinary action.
• Can pass a drug test and background check.

What's in it for you?

• Instructional methods and techniques.
• Identify developmental needs of others and coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Provide consultation and/or expert advice or testimony.
• Evaluate information against a set of standards.
• Work with or contribute to a work group or team to complete assigned task(s).
• Develop and maintain applicable professional contacts, resources, and /or networks.
• Principles, theories, and practices of nursing.
• Agency and/or organizational program(s).
• Agency objectives, organization, structure, and mission.
• Follow and apply treatment plans as developed by a licensed professional.
• Assess physical, mental, social, and/or economic needs.
• Arrange, coordinate, or schedule time and details.
• Coordinate the activities or tasks of people, groups, and/or organization(s).
• Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.
• Principles, theories, and practices of human growth and development.
• Develop approaches for implementation of an idea, program, or change in operations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally.
• Review and/or edit documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form.
• Monitor or track information or data.

• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc..
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• Licensure as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
• UDC applicants are subject to the Career Ladder.
• Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.
• NOTE:  Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.
• Hiring officials may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences for this position.
• NOTE: This division with in the Department of Corrections is merging over to the Department of Health and Human Services effective July 1st 2023.

Salary : $38 - $58