The Nurse Practitioner in the correctional setting provides health care services to incarcerated individuals within the scope of their license. The Nurse Practitioner performs physical examinations, diagnostic testing, assessments/health screenings, prescribes medications, and educates inmates on health prevention/promotion, medical conditions, and treatment.
Minimum Requirements:
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Current Nurse Practitioner Certification and license in the state of practice required
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Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally accredited nursing organization (e.g. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - AANP, American Nurses Credentialing Center - ANCC) is preferred
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Specialty Certification as per client request and or state regulations if applicable
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One year experience as an NP preferred
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One year of correctional experience preferred
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Maintain collaboration agreements, per state requirements
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Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
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Current CPR if applicable
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TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
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Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
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Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
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Must be at least 18 years of age
Job Category: Advanced Practitioner
Job Function: Advanced Practitioner | NP | NP - Corrections
Job Type: Travel
Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0727
Contract Duration: 13
Pay Rate: $3057 / Week
Date Posted: 2026-03-28T16:23:32
