Correctional Nurse Practitioner: Direct Patient Care

Naphcare, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance starts day one

Prescription benefits

401K and Roth with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing education and CMEs

Referral bonuses

Job summary

NaphCare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our medical team at Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton, AL. You will work with correctional officers and other clinicians to deliver comprehensive care to inmates in a secure environment, including assessments, treatment plans, prescriptions, and emergency response.

The role requires an NP license in AL, DEA registration, BLS, and a collaborative agreement with the on-site physician.

Qualifications

• Advanced nursing education (Master's or Doctorate).
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Active AL NP license.
• Current DEA registration.
• Collaborative agreement with on-site physician.
• BLS CPR Certification.
• Board certification recognized by ABMS.
• Knowledge of nursing practice principles and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in correctional facility or acute care is a plus.
• Must pass facility background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical examinations, develop treatment plans and monitor patients.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes.
• Administer medications and provide instructions to patients.
• Monitor and document patient health including vital signs and histories.
• Provide direct patient care, triage, assess needs, develop care plans, coordinate services.
• Respond to medical emergencies and ensure timely transport to facilities.
• Educate patients on preventive care and healthy lifestyles.
• Comply with facility security policies while coordinating with staff.
• Maintain accurate medical records and report relevant information.
• Conduct rounds and evaluate patients returning from off-site treatment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independence

Confidentiality

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Nursing

AL NP license

DEA registration

Collaborative agreement with on-site physician

BLS CPR Certification

ABMS board certification

Active nursing license in AL

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

NaphCare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our medical team at Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton, AL. You will work with correctional officers and other clinicians to deliver comprehensive care to inmates in a secure environment, including assessments, treatment plans, prescriptions, and emergency response.

The role requires an NP license in AL, DEA registration, BLS, and a collaborative agreement with the on-site physician.