Nurse Practitioner

TEEMA; Town of Stanley (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage the healthcare needs of incarcerated individuals within a multidisciplinary team. The NP will provide evidence-based medical care, promote wellness, and coordinate treatment plans while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and healthcare standards.

The role involves full-time on-site work in a correctional setting, performing comprehensive assessments, managing chronic conditions, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner license in Wisconsin (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 1–2 years NP experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage health care for incarcerated individuals.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate labs and diagnostics.
• Prescribe medications and treatments per state regulations and protocols.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD).
• Provide preventive care, wellness counseling, and patient education.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Independent work

Underserved populations

Education

Wisconsin NP license / ability to obtain

Job description

The Nurse Practitioner will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage the healthcare needs of incarcerated individuals within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The NP will provide evidence-based medical care, promote wellness, manage chronic conditions, and coordinate treatment plans while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and healthcare standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, physical examinations, and medical evaluations.
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic medical conditions.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic testing.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and clinical protocols.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor and manage chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, and other ongoing conditions.
• Provide preventive healthcare, wellness counseling, and patient education.
• Respond to urgent medical situations and collaborate with onsite healthcare staff to ensure appropriate patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, mental health professionals, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Wisconsin (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum one 1-2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience.

Preferred

• Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care, emergency medicine, occupational health, or correctional healthcare.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience serving diverse and underserved populations.

Schedule Options

Work Type: Full-Time Contract Position.

Work Setting: On-site, Correctional setting.