Correctional NP/PA: Impactful Inmate Care

Naphcare, Inc.; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Prescription coverage

401K with company contribution

Tuition assistance

Referral bonuses

Term life insurance

Paid time off

Continuing education and CMEs

Job summary

NaphCare is hiring a Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) in Ocala, FL, to join our team caring for inmates at Marion County Jail. You will assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe, and respond to emergencies in a controlled, security-focused environment.

Role requires FL NP license, DEA registration, BLS, and collaboration with an on-site physician. Candidates with correctional or acute care experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Advanced nursing education (Master's or Doctorate).
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner in FL.
• Current DEA registration.
• Collaborative agreement with on-site Physician.
• Active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred).
• Board certification recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Conducting physical examinations, developing treatment plans and monitoring patients.
• Managing acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes.
• Administering medications and providing instructions to patients.
• Monitoring and documenting patient health including vital signs and histories.
• Providing direct patient care, triaging, assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating services.
• Responding to medical emergencies and ensuring timely transport to facilities.
• Educating patients on preventative care and healthy lifestyles.
• Understanding correctional facility security protocols while working with correctional officers.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and reporting relevant information.
• Conducting rounds and evaluating patients returning from off-site treatment.
• Admitting and discharging patients from the facility.

Education

Advanced nursing education (Master's or Doctorate)

Tools

DEA registration

Job description

NaphCare is hiring a Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) in Ocala, FL, to join our team caring for inmates at Marion County Jail. You will assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe, and respond to emergencies in a controlled, security-focused environment.

Role requires FL NP license, DEA registration, BLS, and collaboration with an on-site physician. Candidates with correctional or acute care experience are a plus.