Corrections Nurse Practitioner (NP)

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:

• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification and license in the
  state of practice required
• 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
• Specialty Certification as per client request and or state
  regulations if applicable
• One year experience as an NP preferred
• One year of correctional experience preferred
• Maintain collaboration agreements, per state requirements
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of
  practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD 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