Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Location: Hopewell, NJ Contract Duration: Two (2) Years Work Schedule: Full-Time | 35 hours per week Work Type: 100% Onsite The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide direct clinical healthcare services to incarcerated individuals. This role includes intake assessments, sick-call services, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions, and coordination of care under the supervision of the Physician Medical Director. The Nurse Practitioner will work onsite within a secure correctional environment and collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, mental health professionals, and correctional personnel to ensure high-quality, compliant, and patient-centered medical care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Conduct intake medical examinations for newly admitted inmates
• Perform routine sick-call evaluations
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions
• Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests as appropriate
• Provide follow-up care and ongoing medical management

Care Coordination

• Work under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director
• Collaborate with nursing, mental health, and correctional staff
• Refer patients to specialty or off-site care when clinically indicated

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in patient records
• Ensure compliance with New Jersey correctional healthcare standards
• Follow established clinical protocols, policies, and procedures
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement activities

Required Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) Required

Licensure & Certification: Active and unrestricted New Jersey Nurse Practitioner License Required

• Experience providing clinical care in: Correctional facilities OR Institutional or comparable healthcare environments

Skills & Competencies

• Intake and sick-call medical evaluations
• Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions
• Medication management and clinical decision-making
• Correctional healthcare practices
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Accurate medical documentation
• Ability to work effectively in a secure environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Licensed New Jersey Nurse Practitioner
• Experience working in correctional, institutional, or high-acuity settings
• Comfortable delivering care onsite in a correctional facility
• Strong clinical judgment, organization, and communication skills