Corrections Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Eloy (AZ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a correctional health setting. The NP will provide comprehensive care to incarcerated individuals within the scope of their license, including exams, diagnostics, health screenings, medication prescribing, and inmate education on prevention and treatment.

Minimum requirements include NP certification and state license, with preferred national NP certification and at least one year of NP and correctional experience.

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner certification and state license required.
• National NP certification (e.g., AANP/ANCC) preferred.
• One year NP experience preferred.
• One year correctional experience preferred.
• Collaboration agreements as per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations, diagnostic testing, and health assessments.
• Prescribe medications and educate inmates on health prevention and treatment.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

CPR certification

Correctional health care

Education

NP Certification and state license

National NP certification preferred

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: 13

Pay Rate: $78 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-10-22T19:21:25