Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

• + Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state/jurisdiction where the correctional facility is located.
• Experience in providing primary care or relevant experience in correctional or underserved populations is preferred.
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a challenging and dynamic environment.

*Corecivic *is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

• At Corecivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. Corecivic is currently seeking Nurse Practitioner Primary Carewho have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.
• The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Primary Care under the supervision of the facility physician, provides advanced nursing services and patient care in the facility’s medical program to inmates/residents.
• The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

Primary Healthcare Services:

• Conducts thorough medical evaluations, physical examinations, and medical histories for incarcerated individuals.

• ·Diagnoses and treats a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and infections.
• · Develops and implements individualized treatment plans, prescribing appropriate medications, therapies, and interventions.
• · Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, such as pharmaceuticals, laboratory work, radiological examinations, and screenings.
• · Provides vaccinations, performs health screenings, and promotes preventive care measures within the correctional population.
• · Performs basic technical skills such as suturing, splinting and injections.

• Chronic Disease Management:
• Monitors and manages chronic diseases prevalent among incarcerated individuals, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis C.

• · Ensures proper medication management, including prescribing, adjusting dosages, and monitoring treatment effectiveness.
• · Educates patients on disease management strategies, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence.
• · Collaborates with specialty care providers for consultations and referrals, when necessary.

Emergency Medical Services:

· Responds to medical emergencies within the correctional facility, providing immediate assessment, stabilization, and necessary interventions.

· Coordinates with emergency medical services or arranges for transfers to external medical facilities, when required.

• Participates in emergency preparedness planning and training exercises to ensure efficient emergency response within the correctional setting

Coll Collaboration and Coordination:

• Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, dentists, social workers, and other correctional staff, to ensure coordinated and integrated healthcare delivery.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare team members, providing necessary information, consultations, and referrals.
• Participates in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall healthcare delivery system.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient histories, diagnoses, treatments, and medications administered.
• Adheres to patient confidentiality regulations and ensures the security and privacy of medical records.

• Complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional healthcare and professional ethical standards.

Professional Development:

• Stays updated with the latest advancements in primary care, correctional medicine, and relevant healthcare regulations.
• Engages in continuous professional development activities.

Provides training and education to correctional staff on primary healthcare topics, as needed.

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