Corrections Nurse Practitioner – Contract, High-Impact Care

Amergis Healthcare Staffing

Wasilla (AK)

On-site

USD 110,208,000 - 132,250,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide health care services in a correctional setting, performing exams, testing, prescribing, and inmate education in accordance with licensure.

Requirements include current NP license and certification, state regulations, CPR if applicable, and prior correctional experience preferred; full-time contract with pay rate $40 per hour in Wasilla, Alaska.

Qualifications

Current Nurse Practitioner Certification and license in the state of practice required
Certification by a nationally accredited nursing organization preferred (e.g. AANP, ANCC)
Specialty Certification per client/state requirements if applicable
One year experience as an NP preferred
One year of correctional experience preferred
Maintain collaboration agreements per state requirements
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate per contract or state regulation
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

Provide health care services to incarcerated individuals within the scope of license.
Perform physical examinations and diagnostic testing.
Conduct health assessments and screenings.
Prescribe medications and educate inmates on prevention and treatment.