Corrections Nurse Practitioner (NP)
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Job overview
Amergis is hiring a Corrections Nurse Practitioner (NP). The Nurse Practitioner in a correctional setting delivers health care services to incarcerated individuals, performing examinations, diagnostic testing, health screenings, prescribing medications, and providing education on prevention, medical conditions, and treatment within the scope of their license.
Key focus areas include Provide health care services to incarcerated individuals, Perform physical examinations and diagnostic testing, and Conduct assessments and health screenings.
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Full job description
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: 52
Pay Rate: $3846 / Week
Date Posted: 2026-08-10T22:51:11
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