Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Locum)

Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Correctional Care

Position: Correctional Facility Healthcare | Locum (40 hr/week) 06/29/2026 - 09/26/2026 | $70.00 /hr

Position Summary

Provides comprehensive primary care to incarcerated individuals in a structured clinical setting, managing acute and chronic conditions while working closely with healthcare and facility staff to ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications Required

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Experience

• Primary Care (1+ years)
• Care Management (1+ years)
• 1+ years of experience in any of the following:
  • Correctional Care
  • Correctional Medicine

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
• Any of the following valid licenses/certifications:
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
  • Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
  • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• 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)

Overview

• Schedule: 4‑day work week, day shift, no weekends, standard holiday schedule

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

Benefits

Travel stipend provided for providers traveling more than 50 miles from primary residence.