Nurse Practitioner, Correctional Care — Tucson, AZ

Naphcare, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Prescriptions covered by health plan

401K and Roth plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team in Tucson, Arizona, serving individuals incarcerated in the Pima County Detention Center. The role blends clinical assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with correctional staff to ensure high-quality care in a controlled setting.

Requires advanced nursing education, Arizona NP licensure, DEA registration, BLS, and ABMS board certification. On-site physician collaboration and background checks are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Advanced nursing education (Master's or Doctorate).
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current unrestricted NP license (Arizona).
• DEA registration.
• Collaborative agreement with on-site Physician.
• BLS certification.
• Board certification by a recognized ABMS board.
• Criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical examinations, develop treatment plans and monitor patients.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes.
• Administer medications and provide instructions to patients.
• Monitor and document patient health including vital signs and histories.
• Provide direct patient care, triage, assess needs, and coordinate services.
• Respond to medical emergencies and ensure timely transport to care facilities.
• Educate patients on preventive care and healthy lifestyles.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Nursing

Job description

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team in Tucson, Arizona, serving individuals incarcerated in the Pima County Detention Center. The role blends clinical assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with correctional staff to ensure high-quality care in a controlled setting.

Requires advanced nursing education, Arizona NP licensure, DEA registration, BLS, and ABMS board certification. On-site physician collaboration and background checks are mandatory.