Corrections Nurse Practitioner provides primary and urgent care to incarcerated adults within a secure facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct health assessments and evaluate patients during sick call
- Manage chronic conditions and develop/maintain care plans
- Provide minor procedures and clinical interventions as appropriate
- Manage and reconcile medications, including prescribing and monitoring
- Coordinate specialty referrals and follow up on recommended care
- Collaborate with custody, nursing, and behavioral health teams
- Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to compliance, safety, and facility protocols
Qualifications & Skills
- Current Nurse Practitioner licensure and qualifications to provide clinical care
- Strong clinical judgment in urgent and primary care settings
- Experience managing chronic disease and medication therapy
- Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary, high-compliance environments
- Excellent communication, documentation, and patient-centered care skills