Nurse Practitioner_Correctional (NP)

Role: Nurse Practitioner - Correctional (NP)

Required

• Master's degree or higher
• Primary Care (1+ years)
• Care Management (1+ years)
• 1+ years of experience in ANY of the following:
• Correctional Care
• Correctional Medicine
• Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

ANY of the Following Valid Licenses/certifications

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
• Nurse Practitioner (NP)

ANY of the Following Valid Licenses/certifications

• American Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC BLS)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS)

Overview

This role offers an opportunity to provide comprehensive primary care to incarcerated individuals in a structured clinical setting. You will manage acute and chronic conditions, work closely with healthcare and facility staff, and contribute to quality patient care in a correctional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Provide sick-call coverage and same-day medical evaluations.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans.
• Educate patients regarding medications, disease management, and preventive healthcare.
• Maintain accurate documentation within the NextGen EMR system.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and facility staff to ensure quality patient care.

Schedule and Shift Details

• 4-day work week, day shift, no weekends, standard holiday schedule Travel.
• Travel stipend provided for providers traveling more than 50 miles from primary residence.