Correctional Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner – Correctional Facility | Wisconsin We are seeking a compassionate, confident, and clinically strong Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join a dedicated healthcare team within a Correctional Facility in Wisconsin. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced provider who values autonomy, teamwork, and the ability to make a meaningful impact in an underserved patient population. This position offers a consistent weekday schedule, supportive interdisciplinary collaboration, and the opportunity to practice broad-spectrum primary and chronic care medicine in a structured clinical environment. Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Position Overview The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive healthcare services to an adult correctional population, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education, and chronic disease management. The NP works collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, mental health professionals, and correctional personnel to deliver high‑quality patient‑centered care while maintaining safety and compliance standards. Essential Job Functions Perform comprehensive physical assessments and medical evaluations Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions Manage chronic care clinics including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and other ongoing conditions Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory resultsPrescribe medications and treatments in accordance with Wisconsin state regulations and facility protocols Complete timely and accurate electronic medical documentation Respond appropriately to urgent and emergent medical situations Provide patient education and promote preventative healthcare initiatives Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, mental health professionals, and interdisciplinary teams Participate in intake screenings, follow‑up appointments, and continuity of care planning Maintain compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and correctional healthcare standards Exercise sound clinical judgment in a secure correctional environment Qualifications Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult‑Gerontology NP (AGNP), or related specialty required DEA license required Current BLS certification required Minimum of 1 year of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred Correctional, urgent care, emergency medicine, family practice, or internal medicine experience preferred Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team Why Providers Enjoy Correctional Healthcare Predictable weekday schedule with work‑life balance Opportunity to practice autonomous medicine Diverse and clinically interesting patient population Strong interdisciplinary support Ability to make a meaningful impact on community health outcomes #J-18808-Ljbffr