Correctional Nurse Practitioner: Impactful Inmate Care

State of Ohio; Orient (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehabilitation & Correction - Pickaway Correctional in Orient, Ohio seeks a Nurse Practitioner/Registered Nurse to provide medical care within the correctional facility, under the institutional CMO. This permanent, full-time role emphasizes chronic disease management, acute care, and routine exams for inmate patients in a secure environment.

The position requires an Ohio RN license with NP certification and authority to prescribe.

Qualifications

• Valid license as Registered Nurse and NP certification with authority to prescribe according to Ohio rules.
• Completion of Nurse Practitioner program and Ohio Nursing Board certification for advanced practice.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and intervene in chronic illnesses following DRC policies and protocols.
• Provide routine and emergency medical care to inmate patients as scheduled.
• Perform physical exams to assess chronic conditions and diagnose new ones.
• Coordinate with CMO on referrals, tests, and non-formulary medications.
• Document assessments, impressions and plans per ACA standards and bureau guidelines.
• Participate in institutional and statewide medical leadership meetings as directed.

Skills

Nursing

Basic Medical Procedures

Corrections

MedicalCharting

Medication Management

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

InterpretingData

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Rehabilitation & Correction - Pickaway Correctional in Orient, Ohio seeks a Nurse Practitioner/Registered Nurse to provide medical care within the correctional facility, under the institutional CMO. This permanent, full-time role emphasizes chronic disease management, acute care, and routine exams for inmate patients in a secure environment.

The position requires an Ohio RN license with NP certification and authority to prescribe.