Corrections Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive healthcare services in correctional facilities in Alaska. The NP will perform exams, diagnostics, and health assessments, prescribe medications, and educate inmates on health promotion and treatment options.

Requirements include current NP certification and state license, and preferred AANP/ANCC certification. Prior correctional experience is a plus and collaboration agreements must be maintained as per state

Qualifications

• Current NP certification and state license required.
• AANP/ANCC certification preferred.
• One year NP experience preferred.
• One year correctional experience preferred.
• Maintain collaboration agreements per state requirements.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services to incarcerated individuals within licensed scope.
• Perform physical exams, diagnostic testing, assessments and screenings.
• Prescribe medications and educate inmates on prevention and treatment.
• Maintain compliance with professional standards and state requirements.

Skills

NP Certification

State License

Corrections Experience

Clinical Assessment

Education

NP 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.

• 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
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

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