Nurse Practitioner - Corrections

Nurse Practitioner: Corrections

We're living in the new normal. Lives and careers look different today. So why shouldn't you have a role that delivers excitement, fewer restrictions, and brings you closer to loved ones? At American Medical Staffing (AMS), we believe in supporting the pioneers who embody the sense of adventure each new placement brings and we're looking for an Autonomous Nurse Practitioner for a Corrections contract assignment.

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner: Corrections Location: Waverly, Virginia Setting: State Prison Pay Range: $3586 weekly Schedule: Monday-Friday, Days, 40-hours per week, Holidays and weekends as needed Contract Length: 13 Weeks Candidate Type: Local and traveler friendly

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner
• Qualified applicants MUST have at least 1-3 years of experience in the correctional setting or Primary Care
• Valid Autonomous Nurse Practitioner license
• Be willing to obtain Virginia licensure

Why Choose American Medical Staffing?

• Day-One Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans with no waiting period.
• Wellness PTO: Build 1 or 2 weeks of paid time off into your contract.
• Hotel Discounts: Save up to 60% on hotel bookings with access to 700,000+ discounted properties.
• Loyalty Program: Earn financial incentives automatically based on hours worked and assignment type.
• Referral Program: $500 for you and $500 for each referral after 450 hours—no limits
• Working Advantage: Access exclusive discounts on retail, entertainment, and travel.
• Scrub Discount: 20% off all scrubs through our customized AMS store.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) options to help you plan for the future.
• Compliance & Credentialing Support: Let us handle the logistics so you can focus on patient care.

Responsibilities

As a healthcare professional in a Corrections facility, you'll play a critical role in serving a unique and often underserved patient population. Your care will directly impact patient safety, wellness, and rehabilitation. A few of the responsibilities include:

• Independently assess, diagnose, and treat patients within the full scope of practice as an Autonomous Nurse Practitioner (NP) in accordance with state licensure and facility protocols.
• Provide primary, urgent, and chronic care management, including prescribing medications and ordering diagnostic tests within a correctional healthcare environment.
• Utilize evidence-based practices and maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records (EMR), ensuring compliance with HIPAA and institutional policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a secure, structured environment—providing care that truly matters.

Apply now to take the next step in your journey. American Medical Staffing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or any other non-merit factor.

Client Details City Waverly State VA