Corrections Nurse Practitioner — DC Impact & Growth

Unity Health Care; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 119,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HRSA loan repayment

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Unity Health Care in Washington, DC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Department of Corrections team. Under supervision, you will provide comprehensive, culturally competent care to incarcerated individuals, focusing on preventive health and chronic disease management.

You will perform assessments, order tests, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians and behavioral health specialists.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted District of Columbia Nurse Practitioner license.
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Board eligible or nationally board certified in the applicable Nurse Practitioner specialty. Required board certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Current District of Columbia CDS registration and DEA registration, as required for prescribing responsibilities.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based medical practices, patient safety standards, and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Ability to assess and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Strong communication, organizational, documentation, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to provide culturally competent healthcare services to diverse patient populations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to comply with Unity Health Care policies, applicable regulatory requirements, and Department of Corrections procedures.
• Willingness to participate in rotating on-call responsibilities and evening or weekend patient coverage when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments, physical examinations, and medical evaluations.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and screenings.
• Develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and provide preventive healthcare services.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists, hospitals, and behavioral health professionals.
• Provide culturally competent, compassionate, and patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records, completing documentation within 48 hours.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical meetings, and patient safety activities.
• Support patient education, chronic disease management, and population health initiatives.
• Follow Unity Health Care policies, clinical guidelines, and correctional facility procedures.
• Participate in rotating on-call responsibilities and evening or weekend coverage when necessary.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

Treatment planning

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation (EMR)

Communication skills

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

DC NP license

Board certification eligibility

CDS/DEA registrations

Job description

Unity Health Care in Washington, DC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Department of Corrections team. Under supervision, you will provide comprehensive, culturally competent care to incarcerated individuals, focusing on preventive health and chronic disease management.

You will perform assessments, order tests, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians and behavioral health specialists.