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The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides direct detainee care, including evaluations, minor procedures, and medication prescriptions. Coordinates referrals, ensures policy compliance, and mentors APPs. Requires licensure and certification. The incumbent reports directly to the Supervisory APP. If no Supervisory APP is on-site, the incumbent reports to the facility Clinical Director.

This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Superior oral/written communication skills.
2. Analytical Skills and ability to navigate complex system.
3. Strong interpersonal and active listening skills.
4. Strong organizational and time management skills.
5. Demonstrates strong problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills.
6. Demonstrates Integrity/Honesty and Cultural Competency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.
2. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
3. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging detainees or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
4. The work may necessitate some physical characteristics that will be required when responding to an emergency situation, such as running a short distance, prolonged standing and working in an austere environment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (O-3 & O-4 Billet):

1. Individuals applying for an O-3 billet / GS equivalent are a new graduate or have no clinical experience. Upgrade to O-4 is dependent upon adequate performance. Individuals applying for O-4 / GS equivalent have one year of clinical experience as a PA or NP, are officers currently in an O-4 billet, or approved by the Deputy Medical Director.
2. Meet the minimum education and certification requirements for either a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
   • Nurse practitioner. Requires unrestricted Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner state license, national board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC).
   1. Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner - Certified by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or territory of the United States.
   2. Certified advance practice nurse practitioner degree from a graduate school of training program approved for this qualifying degree.
   3. Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act for the licensing state and/or the state in which one practices nursing.
   • Physician assistant. Must possess an accredited bachelor's, or master's degree, and completed a physician assistant training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), national certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), and an unrestricted physician assistant state license.
3. Fulfills the obligation(s) of their licensing or certifying body to maintain currency.
4. Must be licensed by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or territory of the United States.
5. If applicable, maintains unrestricted license with state of licensure and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to prescribe controlled medications.
6. Maintains basic readiness for duty.
7. Maintains current CPR/BLS certification.
8. Maintains clinical professional skills via continuing education opportunities.
9. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
   • Experience in correctional health care
   • Knowledge and/or experience with IHSC policies, NCCHC and PBNDS requirements.
   • Knowledge of public health preparedness, infection control and TB management
   • ACLS certification
   • DEA Buprenorphine X Waiver certification

1. Requires more than 4 years of full-time clinical experience as a PA or NP or approval of the IHSC Medical Director.
2. Team lead or supervisory experience.
3. Physician Assistant- Requires unrestricted Physician Assistant state license, national board certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
4. Nurse Practitioner - Requires unrestricted Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner state license, national board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC)."

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner - Certified by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or territory of the United States.
• Certified advance practice nurse practitioner degree from a graduate school of training program approved for this qualifying degree.
• Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act for the licensing state and/or the state in which one practices nursing.

1. Fulfills the obligation(s) of their licensing or certifying body to maintain currency.
2. Must be licensed by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or territory of the United States.
3. Maintains unrestricted license with state of licensure and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to prescribe controlled medications.
4. Maintains basic readiness for duty.
5. Maintains current CPR/BLS certification.
6. Maintains clinical professional skills via continuing education opportunities.
7. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
   • Correctional health care experience. 3 3/6/2019
   • Certification as Correctional Healthcare Professional (CCHP)
   • Knowledge and/or experience with IHSC policies, NCCHC and PBNDS requirements.
   • Knowledge of public health preparedness, infection control and TB management.
   • ACLS certification