Correctional Nurse Practitioner

qualifications

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 ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive patient assessments, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluationsDiagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditionsProvide sick-call coverage and same-day medical evaluationsDevelop and monitor treatment plansEducate patients regarding medications, disease management, and preventive healthcareMaintain accurate documentation within the NextGen EMR systemCollaborate 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 stipend provided for providers traveling more than 50 miles from primary residence