ARNP - Primary Care, Correctional Health

CoreCivic; Watonga (OK); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and holiday pay

CME days

DEA reimbursement

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care to deliver high-quality medical care within a correctional facility. The role includes comprehensive evaluations, chronic disease management, preventive care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Salary range is $140,000–$150,000 per year with benefits such as medical/dental/vision, PTO, holiday pay, CME days, and DEA reimbursement. The NP works under the facility physician to provide patient-centered care for inmates/residents.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current and unrestricted NP license in the state/jurisdiction where the facility is located.
• Experience in providing primary care or relevant experience in correctional or underserved populations is preferred.
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced nursing services and patient care in the facility’s medical program to inmates/residents.
• Conducts comprehensive medical evaluations, physical examinations, and medical histories.
• Diagnoses and treats a wide range of illnesses, injuries, and infections.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans and prescribes medications.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and screenings.
• Provides vaccinations and preventive care, and performs basic procedures.
• Monitors chronic diseases and manages medications and treatment effectiveness.
• Coordinates with specialty care providers for consultations and referrals.
• Maintains medical records and ensures confidentiality and compliance.
• Engages in professional development and training for correctional healthcare staff.

Skills

Assessment skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking a Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care to deliver high-quality medical care within a correctional facility. The role includes comprehensive evaluations, chronic disease management, preventive care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Salary range is $140,000–$150,000 per year with benefits such as medical/dental/vision, PTO, holiday pay, CME days, and DEA reimbursement. The NP works under the facility physician to provide patient-centered care for inmates/residents.