Nurse Practitioner - NP

Job Description

Job Description

Correctional Nurse Practitioner

Position Overview

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:

• Shift: Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm

• Work Type: Full-Time Contract Position.

• Work Setting: On-site, Correctional setting.

If you are a dedicated Nurse Practitioner seeking a rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact while enjoying excellent work-life balance, we encourage you to apply today.

If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at View email address on us.fitly.work or by calling/texting View phone number on us.fitly.work. I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!