Corrections Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Amergis; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nurse Practitioner in a correctional setting provides health care to incarcerated individuals within the scope of their license. This travel assignment requires performing exams, diagnostic testing, health screenings, prescribing medications, and educating inmates on prevention and treatment options.

Minimum requirements include NP certification and licensure, preferably AANP or ANCC, plus at least one year of NP and correctional experience.

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.
• Complies with professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB screening per contract/state regulations.
• Health certificate per contract/state regulation.
• Must meet federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

NP license

CPR certification

Correctional healthcare

Patient assessment

Education

NP Certification

State NP License

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:

Travel

Setting:

Healthcare Facilities

Position Type:

Healthcare

Office Number:

0727

Contract Duration:

24

Pay Rate:

$2867 / Week

Date Posted:

2026-10-28T14:29:58