Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

CoreCivic • Florence, AZ

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About The Position

CoreCivic is seeking an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care to provide advanced nursing services and patient care to inmates/residents in the facility’s medical program, under the supervision of the facility physician. The role delivers primary and chronic disease care, responds to emergencies, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, maintains compliant medical records, and supports professional development and staff education. The successful applicant must perform the listed functions at a pace and level consistent with the position’s actual job performance requirements.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state or jurisdiction where the correctional facility is located.
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills, including 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing primary care or relevant experience with correctional or underserved populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical evaluations, physical examinations, and medical histories for incarcerated individuals.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and infections; develop individualized treatment plans and prescribe appropriate medications, therapies, and interventions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory work, radiological examinations, and screenings.
• Provide vaccinations, perform health screenings, and promote preventive care.
• Perform basic technical skills, including suturing, splinting, and injections.
• Monitor and manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis C.
• Manage medications, including prescribing, adjusting dosages, and monitoring treatment effectiveness; educate patients about disease management, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence.
• Coordinate consultations and referrals with specialty care providers when needed.
• Respond to medical emergencies in the correctional facility by assessing, stabilizing, and providing necessary interventions.
• Coordinate with emergency medical services or arrange transfers to external medical facilities when required.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and training exercises.
• Collaborate with nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, dentists, social workers, and other correctional staff to coordinate healthcare delivery.
• Communicate with healthcare team members and participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate, current medical records and protect patient confidentiality and record security.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and professional ethical standards governing correctional healthcare.
• Stay current with developments in primary care, correctional medicine, and relevant healthcare regulations; engage in continuous professional development.
• Provide training and education to correctional staff on primary healthcare topics as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time