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CDOC TEMP - Mid-level Provider (Nurse Practitioner/ Physicians Assistant) - Canon City

State of Colorado

Cañon City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jul 2026

💰 $110,000/yr

About the role

Posting number: CAA FCF TEMP MLP 06.2026

Department: Department of Corrections

Job classification: Mid-Level Provider

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Health Services, Nursing, Medical

Summary

Colorado Department of Corrections Mission

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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;
This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

Who may apply: This is a TEMPORARY position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. However, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in this job announcement to include licensure with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).

Location: This positions located in Canon City CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Examples of duties

This TEMPORARY 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 staff;
Travel to other correctional facilities to assist during a staffing crisis;
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