Nurse Practitioner (Galveston, TX)

In this role you will provide comprehensive primary care to incarcerated individuals in a structured clinical setting: managing acute and chronic conditions, working closely with healthcare and facility staff, and contributing to quality patient care in a correctional environment. Any certified NP or PA with primary care experience is welcome to apply.

•     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.
  
  

Requirements

•    Master’s degree or higher.

•    1+ year of primary care experience.

•    1+ year of care management experience.

•    1+ year of experience in correctional care or correctional medicine.

•    Current licensure as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP), or Nurse Practitioner (NP).

•    Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.

•    Current Basic Life Support (ARC BLS or AHA BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS) certification.