Corrections Nurse Practitioner (NP)

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Sterling, COJob$2,800/wkPosted 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$2,800/wk

Location

Sterling, CO

Work Authorization

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current NP Certification And LicenseSpecialty CertificationCurrent CPRCurrent Health Certificate

Job overview

The Corrections Nurse Practitioner provides health care services to incarcerated individuals within the scope of their license. The role includes physical examinations, diagnostic testing, assessments and health screenings, medication prescribing, and education on health prevention and promotion, medical conditions, and treatment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Physical ExaminationsDiagnostic TestingHealth AssessmentsMedication PrescribingHealth EducationCollaboration AgreementsProfessional Standards

Qualifications

Current NP Certification and LicenseNational NP CertificationSpecialty CertificationOne Year NP ExperienceOne Year Correctional ExperienceCurrent CPRTB ScreeningCurrent Health CertificateFederal, State, and Local RequirementsMust Be 18+

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:

Current Nurse Practitioner Certification and license in thestate of practice required
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationallyaccredited 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 stateregulations 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 ofpractice
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age