Medical NP - PRN (Maine Facilities)

Cpshealthcare; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 103,320 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Competitive pay

Job summary

CPS Healthcare is seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner for Maine correctional facilities. You will assess patients, provide comprehensive medical and behavioral health care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based services.

This role offers competitive pay ($75–$80/hr), flexible schedules, and opportunities to practice across internal medicine, emergency medicine, and related areas within a corrections setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a facility background clearance.
• Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant: 3-5 years (Required)
• Nurse Practitioner License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)
• Ability to commute to Boston

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients.
• Obtain health histories and apply clinical knowledge to evaluate conditions.
• Provide written assessments upon admission, during confinement, and at discharge.
• Summarize data and make triage decisions communicated to care providers.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using approved protocols.
• Coordinate referrals to appropriate providers within the Medical Department.
• Consult with nurses, physicians, and correctional staff as needed.
• Administer medications, including IV therapy, in accordance with physician orders.
• Conduct diagnostic tests and communicate results to ancillary departments.
• Implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plans as ordered.
• Document nursing encounters using SOAP charting.
• Communicate patient information to staff, physicians, and department heads.
• Identify and address existing or potential issues in patient care.
• Recommend improvements in procedures, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist with staff education and in-service training.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Adhere to CPS policies, state practice acts, and Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Participate in quality assurance and chart review processes.
• Accept additional duties or shifts as assigned.
• Follow all security rules and regulations.

Skills

Assess patient health needs

Coordinate care

Documentation (SOAP)

Triage decisions

Education

Nurse Practitioner License

CPR Certification

Job description

Description

Description

About Us:

For over 32 years, CPS Healthcare has been more than a healthcare provider—we’ve been a trusted partner to the communities and correctional facilities we serve. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), we bring both expertise and heart to every patient interaction, knowing that thoughtful care can change lives. Every day, our team works side by side to provide compassionate, evidence-based medical and behavioral health services that make a real difference for those who need it most.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a PRN Medical NP for our Maine correctional facilities.

Correctional Medicine offers the opportunity to practice internal and emergency medicine, detoxification, obstetrics and gynecology, and more. Providers are members of a supportive multidisciplinary team providing full-scale healthcare to the inmate population. We offer very competitive pay, excellent benefits, and flexible work schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients.
• Obtain health histories and apply clinical knowledge to evaluate conditions.
• Provide written assessments upon admission, during confinement, and at discharge.
• Summarize data and make triage decisions communicated to care providers.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using approved protocols.
• Coordinate referrals to appropriate providers within the Medical Department.
• Consult with nurses, physicians, and correctional staff as needed.
• Administer medications, including IV therapy, in accordance with physician orders.
• Conduct diagnostic tests and communicate results to ancillary departments.
• Implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plans as ordered.
• Document nursing encounters using SOAP charting.
• Communicate patient information to staff, physicians, and department heads.
• Identify and address existing or potential issues in patient care.
• Recommend improvements in procedures, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist with staff education and in-service training.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Adhere to CPS policies, state practice acts, and Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Participate in quality assurance and chart review processes.
• Accept additional duties or shifts as assigned.
• Follow all security rules and regulations.

Schedule:

PRN

Salary:

$75 - $80 per hour

Requirements

Qualifications & Education:

• Must be able to pass a facility background clearance
• Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant: 3-5 years (Required)
• Nurse Practitioner License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)
• Ability to commute to Boston

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move over 35 pounds.
• Regularly able to adequately perform CPR.

Thank you for your interest in CPS Healthcare! We look forward to connecting with you to learn more about your goals and explore this opportunity together.