Weekend NP – Inmate Health & Ambulatory Care

CFG Health; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

CFG Health Systems, LLC seeks a part-time Nurse Practitioner for weekend days at Hudson County Correctional Facility in Kearny, NJ. The NP will provide ambulatory care to inmate patients, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure care delivery aligns with NCCHC, ACA, and PBNDS standards.

Position requires correctional setting experience and licensure in NJ. The role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, and medication management within a secure facility, with emphasis on safety,

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse in NJ.
• Certified to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state.
• Has current DEA, CDS and DEA‑X license.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents medical evaluations for inmate patients per NCCHC, NJ 10-A, ACA, and PBNDS standards.
• Assesses mental and physical status based on symptoms and complaints.
• Develops treatment plans addressing problems and relapse prevention risk management.
• Writes prescriptions within state laws and CFG formulary guidelines.
• Monitors patients’ medications and adherence.
• Collaborates with psychiatrists, psychologists, and nursing staff on treatment plans.
• Documents medical histories, assessments, and discharge/transfer summaries.
• Maintains effective working relationships with health care professionals and others.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent decision making

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Inmate/custody respect

BLS certification

Education

Accredited nursing school graduation

Current RN license in NJ

Nurse Practitioner certification in NJ

DEA, CDS, and DEA-X licenses

Job description

CFG Health Systems, LLC seeks a part-time Nurse Practitioner for weekend days at Hudson County Correctional Facility in Kearny, NJ. The NP will provide ambulatory care to inmate patients, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure care delivery aligns with NCCHC, ACA, and PBNDS standards.

Position requires correctional setting experience and licensure in NJ. The role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, and medication management within a secure facility, with emphasis on safety,