Corrections Nurse Practitioner provides primary and urgent care to incarcerated adults within a secure facility.
Key responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive health assessments and ongoing clinical evaluations
- Deliver chronic disease management and acute/sick call services
- Provide minor procedures as clinically appropriate
- Manage and prescribe medications in accordance with protocols
- Coordinate specialty referrals and support continuity of care
- Collaborate with custody, nursing, and behavioral health teams
- Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to compliance and safety protocols
Qualifications/skills:
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner with readiness to practice in corrections/security settings
- Strong clinical judgment for both primary and urgent care
- Effective chronic disease management and patient-focused care
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Thorough documentation, compliance awareness, and commitment to safety