Corrections Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner

State of Colorado; Sterling (CO); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Retirement benefits

Health & dental plans

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Holidays & leave

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

The State of Colorado is hiring advanced practice providers to deliver medical care to inmates in Sterling and surrounding facilities. The positions involve clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in clinics or infirmaries, with on-call duties and potential shifts.

Required licensure includes Colorado APN or PA, prescriptive authority with DEA, and competency in family practice care. Travel to other facilities may be required for staffing support.

Qualifications

• Current, valid Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant license in Colorado.
• Prescriptive authority (RXN) in Colorado with DEA.
• APN: General Family Practice or AGPCNP; PA: Family Medicine.
• Ability to work in correctional health with strong communication.

Responsabilités

• Perform physical examinations and take detailed histories.
• Provide direct patient care to offenders.
• Prescribe medications per CDOC formulary and guidelines.
• Assist in pre- and post-operative care and in emergencies.
• Travel to other facilities during staffing needs.
• Coordinate with external providers and internal teams.

Connaissances

Clinical excellence

Emergency care

Communication skills

Stress resilience

Team collaboration

Formation

APN license (Colorado)

PA license (Colorado)

Outils

EHR systems

Description du poste

The State of Colorado is hiring advanced practice providers to deliver medical care to inmates in Sterling and surrounding facilities. The positions involve clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in clinics or infirmaries, with on-call duties and potential shifts.

Required licensure includes Colorado APN or PA, prescriptive authority with DEA, and competency in family practice care. Travel to other facilities may be required for staffing support.