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CDOC Mid-Level Provider/Nurse Practioner or Physician Assistant - (DENVER)

State of Colorado

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jul 2026

💰 $149,100/yr($106,512/yr – $149,100/yr)

About the role

Posting number: DEN MLP 08.2026

Department: Department of Corrections

Job classification: Mid-Level Provider

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Health Services, Nursing, Medical

Summary

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;
Medical and dental health plans;
Short and long term disability coverage;
Paid life insurance;
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.
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Who may apply: This position is open to Colorado state residents only.

Location: There are multiple positions located in Denver, Colorado at the Denver Complex. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Examples of duties

This position provides medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for acute, chronic, and emergency care for inmates in the clinical setting, which could include a clinic, an infirmary, or a special needs facility. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Perform physical examinations and obtain detailed histories on assigned patients;
Assess and treat acute/chronic medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population;
Prescribe medications from the CDOC formulary using applicable CDOC guidelines and policies;
Conduct sick call, emergency treatment or chronic care clinic as assigned;
Make rounds in an infirmary or skilled nursing care setting;
Diagnose and treat medical conditions and disorders within scope of practice;
Order laboratory tests and other diagnostic testing pertinent to the medical care of offenders;
Perform minor medical procedures such as suturing lacerations, incision and drainage of abscesses, excision of cysts, application of splints and casts, and removal of toenails;
Provide emergency medical coverage to offenders including performing basic life support and lifesaving procedures for emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage or similar emergencies or life support measures;
May be required to assess dental and mental health emergencies and refer appropriately;
Assist in pre and post operative care;
Perform offender health record reviews;
Review laboratory, x-ray and EKG results and intervene as medically indicated;
Perform venipuncture and other related laboratory tests;
Follow the CDOC clinical services standards and procedures, protocols, guidelines, or policies pertaining to medical practice and treatment as specified by Clinical Services administration;
May provide initial emergency medical treatment for facility