Correctional Nurse Practitioner: Public Health Impact

California Correctional Health Care Services; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services (Calipatria State Prison) seeks a part-time Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care to incarcerated individuals. The NP CF assesses and manages health care needs in ambulatory, inpatient, and specialized clinical settings, performs exams, interprets results, and counsels patients.

This 20-hour-per-week position is located in Calipatria, Imperial County. The role includes potential on-call duties under physician supervision and ongoing

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Chief Physician and Surgeon, Correctional Facility, the Nurse Practitioner assesses and manages the health care needs of patients in ambulatory, inpatient, and specialized clinical settings.
• The NP CF performs physical examinations and therapeutic procedures; interprets routine laboratory and imaging results; and educates and counsels patients regarding matters pertaining to their physical and mental health.

Job description

California Correctional Health Care Services (Calipatria State Prison) seeks a part-time Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care to incarcerated individuals. The NP CF assesses and manages health care needs in ambulatory, inpatient, and specialized clinical settings, performs exams, interprets results, and counsels patients.

This 20-hour-per-week position is located in Calipatria, Imperial County. The role includes potential on-call duties under physician supervision and ongoing