Locum Tenens Corrections Nurse Practitioner - $84 per hour

Supplemental Health Care, Inc.; Fredonia (KY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

401(k) plan

CEU courses access

Referral program

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Supplemental Health Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a correctional setting in Fredonia, Kentucky. The role is a 13-week locum tenens contract with 40 hours per week, days shift, ASAP start.

Requirements include KY NP license, BLS, DEA, and 1 year minimum experience; corrections experience preferred. Competitive weekly pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky Nurse Practitioner license.
• BLS certification.
• Active DEA registration.
• Minimum 1 year prior experience.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible.
• Corrections experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Duties include medication administration, immunizations, admissions, and emergency first aid.
• Provide patient care in a correctional setting and collaborate with facility staff.
• Assist with admissions and ongoing clinical responsibilities as required.

Skills

Communication with patients

Corrections experience

Board Certification/Board Eligible

Active BLS

Active DEA

Minimum 1 year experience

Education

Kentucky NP license

Job description

About Supplemental Health Care

At Supplemental Health Care, a single belief in the power of caring guides a unique commitment to world‑class service in healthcare staffing. For 40 years, we’ve supported talented professionals pursuing their life calling in hospitals, schools, home health, corrections, behavioral health, and other settings. At SHC, we inspire vital connections and enrich lives and inspire better outcomes.

As recipients of the Best in Staffing Awards for both Client and Talent, Supplemental Health Care is proud to be among only 2% of staffing companies singled out for the distinction based on the real feedback of our employees and the clients we serve. SHC has also earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and is named among the Largest Health Care Staffing companies in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts.

We are also thrilled to recognize our very own SLP, Dr. Kelly Byrd as the American Staffing Association 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year and Health Care Sector All-Star. We’re honored to connect Dr. Byrd to employment, share her incredible story, and support her family literacy nonprofit.

For everyone that we serve, SHC is the place where caring hearts thrive.

Job Description & Requirements

Supplemental Health Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Correctional for a locum tenens job in Fredonia, Kentucky.

• Specialty: Correctional
• Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens

Job Description:

Supplemental Health Care is hiring Corrections Nurse Practitioners for contract assignments at a partnering correctional facility in Fredonia, Kentucky.

Whether you’re looking to travel or stay local, we’re committed to helping Nurse Practitioners find the right fit with top healthcare facilities across the country. With more than 40 years of experience in healthcare staffing, Supplemental Health Care offers reliable support, competitive pay, and great benefits every step of the way.

Qualifications:

• Active Kentucky Nurse Practitioner license
• BLS
• Active DEA
• Minimum 1 year prior experience
• Board Certified/ Board Eligible
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and facility personnel
• Corrections experience preferred

Corrections Nurse Practitioner Contract Details:

• $3,180 - $3,361 per week*
• 13-week contract with possibility of extension
• Duties will include but are not limited to medication administration, immunizations, admissions, and emergency first aid

What We Offer:

• Full medical, dental, vision, life, and even pet insurance!
• Round the clock support. No matter where you are or what time it is, Supplemental Health Care is standing by.
• SHC's Share the Care referral program is the most dynamic, profitable referral program in the industry.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a wide range of investment options.
• Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University.

Supplemental Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates, including veterans and those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. SHC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, or federal law. To learn more, visit www.shccares.com/eeo

Supplemental Health Care Job ID #1547325. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Nurse Practitioner Corrections Corrections Nurse Practitioner - Correctional Setting

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Benefits start day 1
• 401k retirement plan
• Continuing Education
• Discount program
• Health savings account