Nurse Practitioner – Forensic Psychiatry & Correctional Care

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Medical and Classification Center in Coralville, IA, seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to provide comprehensive clinical care within the adult corrections system. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat incarcerated patients, coordinating with physicians, mental health, pharmacists, and custody staff.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Nursing with CNS/CNM/NP/CRNA certification, or a BSN with an approved NP program and clinical experience; ARNP licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing with certification as CNS, CNM, NP, or CRNA.
• OR BSN with NP program and approved clinical experience.
• ARNP licensure by the Iowa Board of Nursing.
• License information to be included with application.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in correctional settings.
• Coordinate care with physicians, mental health, pharmacists, and custody staff.
• Prescribe medications and ensure electronic health records are complete.

Skills

Advanced nursing practice

Clinical decision-making

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

BSN with NP program

Job description

Iowa Medical and Classification Center in Coralville, IA, seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to provide comprehensive clinical care within the adult corrections system. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat incarcerated patients, coordinating with physicians, mental health, pharmacists, and custody staff.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Nursing with CNS/CNM/NP/CRNA certification, or a BSN with an approved NP program and clinical experience; ARNP licensure is required.