Contract Nurse Practitioner - Corrections Care (Day Shifts)

Precision-Healthcare; Fredonia (KY); On-site; USD 101,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision-Healthcare seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner for a contract position in Fredonia, KY. The role covers comprehensive patient care, including assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning in a correctional facility setting.

The NP will work independently within a multidisciplinary team, prescribe therapies as appropriate, and maintain detailed medical records, with a focus on patient education and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Current NP license in Kentucky or eligible for licensure.
• Active, unrestricted NP license.
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosis, and treatment
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, and preventative care
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
• Provide high-quality, compassionate patient care while adhering to established clinical standards

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Clinical experience

Education

Nurse Practitioner license KY or eligible

Active NP license

National NP certification

BLS certification

Job description

Precision-Healthcare seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner for a contract position in Fredonia, KY. The role covers comprehensive patient care, including assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning in a correctional facility setting.

The NP will work independently within a multidisciplinary team, prescribe therapies as appropriate, and maintain detailed medical records, with a focus on patient education and high-quality care.