Nurse Practitioner

NaphCare, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance (day

Prescriptions free of charge (day one)

401K and Roth with company match

Tuition Assistance

EAP services

Paid time off & holidays

CMEs

Job summary

NaphCare, in partnership with Everhealth, is hiring a Nurse Practitioner to join the Des Moines team serving Polk County Jail. The NP will assess, diagnose, and treat inmates, manage chronic conditions, prescribe medications, and respond to emergencies in a controlled facility setting.

The ideal candidate holds an advanced nursing degree, an IA NP license, DEA registration, and a collaborative agreement with the on-site physician; BLS certification and ABMS board certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced nursing education at the Master's or Doctorate level.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in IA.
• DEA registration is active.
• Collaborative agreement with on-site Physician.
• BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred).
• ABMS-board certification (preferred).
• Criminal background check and drug screening required.
• Knowledge of nursing practice, infectious disease management and health care laws.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to facility policies.
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in correctional or acute care settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical examinations and develop treatment plans.
• Monitor and manage acute and chronic conditions (asthma, hypertension, diabetes).
• Administer medications and provide patient instructions.
• Record vital signs and medical histories accurately.
• Provide direct patient care, triage, and coordinate services.
• Respond to medical emergencies and arrange timely transports.
• Educate patients on preventive care and healthy lifestyles.
• Follow correctional facility security protocols with healthcare teams.
• Maintain medical records and document treatment plans.
• Conduct rounds and evaluate patients returning from off-site treatment.
• Admission/discharge of patients from the facility.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Nursing

Current NP license (IA)

DEA registration

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is partnering with Everhealth to hire a Nurse Practitioner to join our team of medical professionals in Des Moines, IA, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Polk County Jail.

As a Correctional Nurse Practitioner, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged including assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with a range of medical conditions and chronic illnesses, prescribing medications, responding to emergencies, etc. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Conducting physical examinations, developing treatment plans and monitoring patients.
• Managing acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes.
• Administering medications and providing instructions to patients.
• Monitoring and documenting patient health including vital signs and medical histories.
• Providing direct patient care, triaging, assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating services.
• Responding to medical emergencies, providing first aid, and ensuring timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities.
• Educating patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention.
• Understanding and adhering to correctional facility security protocols, while working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the safety and well‑being of patients.
• Maintaining accurate medical records, documenting treatment plans, and reporting any relevant information.
• Conducting rounds and evaluating patients returning from off‑site treatment.
• Admitting and discharging patients from the facility.

Qualifications

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

• Advanced nursing education (Master's or Doctorate).
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Must hold an unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner in IA.
• Current DEA registration.
• An appropriate collaborative agreement with the on‑site Physician.
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred).
• Be certified in a Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.
• Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Experience working in a correctional facility or acute care center is a plus.
• Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

Physical Capabilities: Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one.
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays.
• Free continuing education and CMEs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran