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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 the state of practice required
  • 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
  • Specialty Certification as per client request and or state regulations 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 of practice
  • Current CPR if applicable
  • TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
  • Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
  • Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Mid

Location

Kuna, ID

Occupation

Nurse Practitioners

Industry

Correctional Institutions

Posted

4 days ago

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