Nurse Practitioner - NP

The Nurse Practitioner will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage the healthcare needs of incarcerated individuals within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The NP will provide evidence-based medical care, promote wellness, manage chronic conditions, and coordinate treatment plans while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and healthcare standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, physical examinations, and medical evaluations.
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic medical conditions.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic testing.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and clinical protocols.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor and manage chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, and other ongoing conditions.
• Provide preventive healthcare, wellness counseling, and patient education.
• Respond to urgent medical situations and collaborate with onsite healthcare staff to ensure appropriate patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, mental health professionals, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Wisconsin (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum one 1-2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience.

Preferred

• Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care, emergency medicine, occupational health, or correctional healthcare.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience serving diverse and underserved populations.

Schedule Options

Work Type: Full-Time Contract Position.

Work Setting: On-site, Correctional setting.