Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Correctional Healthcare

Overview

This role offers an opportunity to provide comprehensive primary care to incarcerated individuals in a structured clinical setting. You will manage acute and chronic conditions, work closely with healthcare and facility staff, and contribute to quality patient care in a correctional environment. Key Responsibilities ● Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations ● Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions ● Provide sick-call coverage and same-day medical evaluations ● Develop and monitor treatment plans ● Educate patients regarding medications, disease management, and preventive healthcare ● Maintain accurate documentation within the NextGen EMR system ● Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and facility staff to ensure quality patient care Schedule and Shift Details ● 4-day work week, day shift, no weekends, standard holiday schedule Travel ● Travel stipend provided for providers traveling more than 50 miles from primary residence

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher
• Primary Care (1+ years)
• Care Management (1+ years)
• 1+ years of experience in ANY of the following:
  • Correctional Care
  • Correctional Medicine
• ANY of the following valid licenses/certifications:
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
  • Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
  • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• ANY of the following valid licenses/certifications:
  • American Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC BLS)
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS)

Company

Texas Corrections