Corrections Nurse Practitioner (NP)

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

The Nurse Practitioner in the correctional setting provides health care services to incarcerated individuals within the scope of their license. The Nurse Practitioner performs physical examinations, diagnostic testing, assessments/health screenings, prescribes medications, and educates inmates on health prevention/promotion, medical conditions, and treatment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification and license in the state of practice required
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally accredited nursing organization (e.g. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - AANP, American Nurses Credentialing Center - ANCC) is preferred
• Specialty Certification as per client request and or state regulations 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

Job Category: Advanced Practitioner

Job Function: Advanced Practitioner | NP | NP - Corrections

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0727

Contract Duration: 24

Pay Rate: $67 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-08-07T15:08:36