Correctional Health APRN/PA - PRN Impactful Care

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkland Health, Lew Sterrett Correctional Facility, West Tower, seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with strong clinical experience to manage patients across acute, subacute and chronic care in a correctional setting. This PRN role requires a minimum commitment of two shifts per month, with potential up to 40 hours per week based on staffing needs.

Ideal candidates have jail/prison experience, work well with others, and can handle an assigned patient caseload while collaborating

Qualifications

• Licensed healthcare professional (PA or APRN) with current state credentials.
• Experience in jail/correctional or high-acuity settings preferred.
• Ability to manage patients independently across acute, subacute and chronic care.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care for patients including diagnoses, treatment and referrals.
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model, supervise APP students and staff.
• Manage assigned patient caseload and coordinate with the clinical team.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Independent patient management

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

PA or APRN degree

ARC-PA/CCNE/ACEN accreditation

Tools

EMR systems

BLS certification

Job description

Parkland Health, Lew Sterrett Correctional Facility, West Tower, seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with strong clinical experience to manage patients across acute, subacute and chronic care in a correctional setting. This PRN role requires a minimum commitment of two shifts per month, with potential up to 40 hours per week based on staffing needs.

Ideal candidates have jail/prison experience, work well with others, and can handle an assigned patient caseload while collaborating