Nurse Practitioner – Correctional Care, Independent Practice

Cfg Health System; Frostproof (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CFG Health Systems in Frostproof, FL is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide ambulatory care to inmate patients in a correctional setting. The NP works with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient-centered care, addressing a wide range of conditions from acute illnesses to chronic disease, while complying with regulatory and facility standards.

Applicants must hold an unrestricted RN license, be certified as a Nurse Practitioner, possess DEA/CDS licenses, and have strong clinical

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in state of practice.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner in state of practice.
• Current DEA, CDS, and DEA-X licenses.
• Experience in correctional/ambulatory care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document medical evaluations in accordance with NCCHC, NJ 10-A, ACA, and PBNDS standards
• Assess mental and physical health status based on presenting symptoms and complaints
• Develop individualized treatment plans that address patient needs, enhance strengths, involve patients in planning, and include relapse prevention strategies
• Prescribe medications within state regulations and CFG formulas
• Monitor and manage patient medications and adherence
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and nursing staff, to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans
• Document patient histories, physical assessments, discharge summaries, and transfer orders accurately and timely

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Independence

Team collaboration

Communication

Patient advocacy

Electronic documentation

Education

RN license (state)

NP certification

DEA/CDS licenses

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

CFG Health Systems in Frostproof, FL is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide ambulatory care to inmate patients in a correctional setting. The NP works with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient-centered care, addressing a wide range of conditions from acute illnesses to chronic disease, while complying with regulatory and facility standards.

Applicants must hold an unrestricted RN license, be certified as a Nurse Practitioner, possess DEA/CDS licenses, and have strong clinical