Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner – Corrections

Provide comprehensive medical care to incarcerated patients under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site physicians. Responsible for routine and emergency care, documentation, scheduling, and participation in facility committees.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and emergency medical care for inmates, including chronic care clinics, infirmary rounds, and emergency treatment on site.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures for medical care, document encounters in SOAP format, and follow formulary regimens while utilizing available in‑house resources.
• Maintain responsibility and accountability for individual judgments and actions, reporting concerns or questions to the Medical Director or Health Services Administrator.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance with accepted practices for incarcerated individuals.
• Provide input into facility‑mandatory committees as requested.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Hold an advanced degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Experience

• Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience preferred.
• Corrections experience preferred; ability to work effectively with the inmate patient population.
• Scheduling flexibility required to rotate hours, shifts, and cover emergency situations.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of employment.
• Current CPR certification.

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