Nurse Practitioner- MAT Program

Job Description

Job Description

About Correctional Healthcare Partners:  

Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP Health) is a company dedicated to providing healthcare services to the incarcerated, and we're growing. We exist because the people inside county jails still deserve real healthcare — and the counties that serve them deserve a partner who shows up, owns the outcome, and gets the work right. We deliver medical, mental health, and dental care across jails and detention facilities in California and Washington, and we do it with clinicians who chose this setting and a leadership team that supports the mission.

Position Summary

Under the administrative supervision of the Health Services Administrator and the clinical supervision of the on-site Medical Director and CMD/CMO, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients within the correctional healthcare setting. The NP collaborates with healthcare leadership and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care and compliance with contractual, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

The NP is responsible for delivering medical services in accordance with NCCHC, ACA, organizational policies, and accepted professional standards of practice.

 

Location: San Diego Adult Detention Facility- Central Jail 

Schedule: Friday- Sunday (7a-7p)

Classification: Non-Exempt 

Compensation: $90-105 /hr 

Position Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the State of California.

• Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (FNP-BC) required.

• Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.

• Collaborative practice agreement with an on-site physician, if required by law or organizational policy.

• Current CPR certification.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and general computer systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical systems and processes are followed in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.

• Collaborate with the HSA, Medical Director, and interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care delivery.

• Utilize all functions and applications of the EHR relevant to the position and assist with staff training when requested.

• Communicate effectively with clinical, administrative, and operational teams at all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrate professionalism, sound clinical judgment, emotional maturity, and adherence to ethical and professional standards.

• Participate in monthly, quarterly, annual, and other meetings as assigned.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients in a correctional healthcare setting.

• Conduct intake evaluations, sick call visits, chronic care appointments, and assessments within medical, mental health, and restricted housing units.

• Perform histories and physical examinations and develop appropriate treatment plans.

• Manage acute and emergent medical conditions and provide immediate clinical intervention when necessary.

• Order, review, and interpret laboratory, diagnostic, and radiological studies.

• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

• Provide clinical consultation and support to nursing and medical staff.

• Coordinate off-site specialty referrals and ensure continuity of care upon the patient's return.

• Participate in chronic care clinics and population health initiatives.

• Promote formulary compliance and appropriate medication utilization.

• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation, including SOAPE notes, progress notes, orders, and treatment plans.

• Support quality improvement, utilization management, infection control, and patient safety initiatives.

• Collaborate with custody staff, healthcare personnel, and facility leadership to promote safe and effective operations.

• Participate in emergency preparedness activities, disaster response efforts, and facility drills.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of clinical staff as requested.

• Maintain strong professional relationships with internal teams, community providers, and external partners.

• Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.

• Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and a culture of continuous improvement.

• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education activities.

• Support organizational initiatives and operational goals as assigned.

Physical Demands

Must possess the physical and mental capacity to safely perform the essential functions of the position within a correctional healthcare environment and effectively manage stressful and challenging situations.

 

Benefits:  

CHP offers a competitive total rewards package designed for the people who do this work for a career, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options

• Employer-paid life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick leave

• Continuing education and professional development support, including license renewal and CME/CEU reimbursement where applicable

• Malpractice coverage for clinical roles 

• Employee Assistance Program 

 

 

Correctional Healthcare Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. CHP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local Fair Chance laws