Travel Corrections NP: Impactful Field Healthcare

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Nurse Practitioner for a travel assignment in a correctional setting. The NP will provide care to incarcerated individuals, performing exams, diagnostic testing, health screenings, and patient education on prevention and treatment.

Requirements include current NP certification and state license, and preferred experience in correctional settings and with AANP/ANCC certification. Training in CPR, TB testing, and health clearances may be required.

Qualifications

• Current NP Certification and license in the state of practice required.
• Certification by a nationally accrediting body (AANP or ANCC) preferred.
• Specialty Certification per client/state regulations if applicable.
• One year NP experience preferred.
• One year of correctional experience preferred.
• Maintain collaboration agreements per state requirements.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB questionnaire or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current health certificate per contract or state regulation.
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare to incarcerated individuals within NP scope.
• Perform physical examinations, diagnostic testing, assessments and health screenings.
• Prescribe medications and educate inmates on health prevention and treatment.

Skills

NP Certification

State license

Corrections experience

CPR certification

Collaboration agreements

Medication prescribing

Job description

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Nurse Practitioner for a travel assignment in a correctional setting. The NP will provide care to incarcerated individuals, performing exams, diagnostic testing, health screenings, and patient education on prevention and treatment.

Requirements include current NP certification and state license, and preferred experience in correctional settings and with AANP/ANCC certification. Training in CPR, TB testing, and health clearances may be required.