Family Nurse Practitioner

*This is a FT NP role and will be located at the Pierce County Jail. *

Pay: $86 - 96/hour

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for acute, chronic, and urgent medical needs.
• Conduct physical exams, complete health assessments, and manage chronic conditions according to clinical guidelines.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, etc.).
• Prescribe medications and therapeutics within scope of practice and CHP protocols.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and nursing team on care plans and continuity of care.
• Document all patient encounters accurately and timely in the EHR per policy.
• Participate in daily clinical operations to ensure timely access to care for the patient population.
• Provide education to patients on disease prevention, treatment plans, medications, and lifestyle management.
• Assist with emergency response and triage as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement (CQI), audits, and compliance activities as directed.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and professional environment consistent with correctional standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must hold and maintain an active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of California.
• Active DEA (if prescribing controlled substances).
• National NP certification required (FNP, AGNP, etc.).
• Minimum 3-5 year of clinical experience; correctional healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a correctional setting.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.

Work Location: In person