Corrections Nurse Practitioner — Contract NP (24 Months)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Appleton (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Nurse Practitioner for a correctional healthcare setting. The NP will conduct physical exams, order diagnostic tests, assess inmates, prescribe medications, and educate on health prevention and treatment within state regulations.

Requirements include NP licensure, certification (AANP/ANCC preferred), and potential correctional experience. Contract is full-time with ongoing duties in a healthcare facility setting.

Qualifications

• Current NP certification and license in the practicing state.
• Nurse practitioner certification by a nationally accredited body preferred.
• Correctional experience and/or specialty certification as requested.
• Minimum one year NP experience preferred.
• Maintain required collaboration agreements as per state rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services to incarcerated individuals within NP scope.
• Perform physical exams, diagnostic testing, and health screenings.
• Prescribe medications and educate inmates on health promotion and disease prevention.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Documentation

Education

NP license and certification (state)

AANP/ANCC certification preferred

CPR certification

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Nurse Practitioner for a correctional healthcare setting. The NP will conduct physical exams, order diagnostic tests, assess inmates, prescribe medications, and educate on health prevention and treatment within state regulations.

Requirements include NP licensure, certification (AANP/ANCC preferred), and potential correctional experience. Contract is full-time with ongoing duties in a healthcare facility setting.