Correctional Health NP: Primary Care & Chronic Disease

TEEMA; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA seeks a Nurse Practitioner to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage the healthcare needs of incarcerated individuals within a multidisciplinary team. You will provide evidence-based medical care and coordinate treatment plans to promote wellness.

This on-site, full-time contract role in a correctional setting requires a Wisconsin NP license (or ability to obtain), BLS certification, and 1–2 years of NP experience.

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Wisconsin (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum one 1-2 year of Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care, emergency medicine, occupational health, or correctional healthcare.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience serving diverse and underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, physical examinations, and medical evaluations.
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic medical conditions.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic testing.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and clinical protocols.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor and manage chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, and other ongoing conditions.
• Provide preventive healthcare, wellness counseling, and patient education.
• Respond to urgent medical situations and collaborate with onsite healthcare staff to ensure appropriate patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, mental health professionals, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Independent work

Diversity focus

Job description

TEEMA seeks a Nurse Practitioner to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage the healthcare needs of incarcerated individuals within a multidisciplinary team. You will provide evidence-based medical care and coordinate treatment plans to promote wellness.

This on-site, full-time contract role in a correctional setting requires a Wisconsin NP license (or ability to obtain), BLS certification, and 1–2 years of NP experience.