Family Nurse Practitioner (PRN - Variable)

CHP Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life/Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

PTO & Holidays

Licensing CME support

Malpractice coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CHP Health in San Diego is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) for a PRN on-site role at the San Diego Adult Jails. You will provide comprehensive medical care to incarcerated patients under administrative and clinical supervision, ensuring high‑quality, evidence‑based care in a correctional setting.

Requirements include an unrestricted California NP license, FNP‑BC certification, DEA eligibility, strong communication, and proficiency with EHR systems. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted California NP license (or eligibility) required.
• FNP-BC certification required.
• DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience with EHR systems and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for incarcerated patients.
• Collaborate with Health Services Administrator and Medical Director to coordinate care.
• Maintain documentation in EHR and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

FNP-BC certification

California NP license

DEA registration/eligibility

EHR proficiency

Strong communication

Collaborative practice with physician

Education

Unrestricted California NP license

FNP-BC Board Certification

Job description

Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) - Variable (PRN)

Location: San Diego Adult Jails – San Diego, CA
Pay: $90 – $105 /hr

Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP Health) is a company dedicated to providing healthcare services to the incarcerated, and we’re growing. We exist because the people inside county jails still deserve real healthcare — and the counties that serve them deserve a partner who shows up, owns the outcome, and gets the work right. We deliver medical, mental health, and dental care across jails and detention facilities in California and Washington, and we do it with clinicians who chose this setting and a leadership team that supports the mission.

Accountable To

Health Services Administrator (HSA), On-Site Medical Director (MD), and Corporate Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer (CMD/CMO)

Position Summary

Under the administrative supervision of the Health Services Administrator and the clinical supervision of the on-site Medical Director and CMD/CMO, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients within the correctional healthcare setting. The NP collaborates with healthcare leadership and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care and compliance with contractual, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

The NP is responsible for delivering medical services in accordance with NCCHC, ACA, organizational policies, and accepted professional standards of practice.

Position Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the State of California.
• Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (FNP-BC) required.
• Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.
• Collaborative practice agreement with an on-site physician, if required by law or organizational policy.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and general computer systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical systems and processes are followed in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with the HSA, Medical Director, and interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care delivery.
• Utilize all functions and applications of the EHR relevant to the position and assist with staff training when requested.
• Communicate effectively with clinical, administrative, and operational teams at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate professionalism, sound clinical judgment, emotional maturity, and adherence to ethical and professional standards.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, annual, and other meetings as assigned.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients in a correctional healthcare setting.
• Conduct intake evaluations, sick call visits, chronic care appointments, and assessments within medical, mental health, and restricted housing units.
• Perform histories and physical examinations and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Manage acute and emergent medical conditions and provide immediate clinical intervention when necessary.
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory, diagnostic, and radiological studies.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Provide clinical consultation and support to nursing and medical staff.
• Coordinate off-site specialty referrals and ensure continuity of care upon the patient’s return.
• Participate in chronic care clinics and population health initiatives.
• Promote formulary compliance and appropriate medication utilization.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation, including SOAPE notes, progress notes, orders, and treatment plans.
• Support quality improvement, utilization management, infection control, and patient safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with custody staff, healthcare personnel, and facility leadership to promote safe and effective operations.
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities, disaster response efforts, and facility drills.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of clinical staff as requested.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with internal teams, community providers, and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education activities.
• Support organizational initiatives and operational goals as assigned.

Physical Demands

Must possess the physical and mental capacity to safely perform the essential functions of the position within a correctional healthcare environment and effectively manage stressful and challenging situations.

Work Location: In Person

Benefits:

CHP offers a competitive total rewards package designed for the people who do this work for a career, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick leave
• Continuing education and professional development support, including license renewal and CME/CEU reimbursement where applicable
• Malpractice coverage for clinical roles
• Employee Assistance Program

Correctional Healthcare Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. CHP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local Fair Chance laws.