Nurse Practitioner

Correctional Nurse Practitioner

Position Overview

The Nurse Practitioner will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage the healthcare needs of incarcerated individuals within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The NP will provide evidence-based medical care, promote wellness, manage chronic conditions, and coordinate treatment plans while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and healthcare standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, physical examinations, and medical evaluations.

• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic medical conditions.

• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic testing.

• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and clinical protocols.

• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans.

• Monitor and manage chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, and other ongoing conditions.

• Provide preventive healthcare, wellness counseling, and patient education.

• Respond to urgent medical situations and collaborate with onsite healthcare staff to ensure appropriate patient care.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, mental health professionals, and other interdisciplinary team members.

• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Wisconsin (or ability to obtain prior to start).

• Current BLS certification.

• Minimum one 1-2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience.

Preferred

• Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care, emergency medicine, occupational health, or correctional healthcare.

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience serving diverse and underserved populations.

Schedule Options:

• Shift: Monday - Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Work Type: Full-Time Contract Position.

• Work Setting: On-site, Correctional setting.

If you are a dedicated Nurse Practitioner seeking a rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact while enjoying excellent work-life balance, we encourage you to apply today.

If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951. I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!