Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Core Civic • Florence, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Primary Care provides advanced nursing services and patient care in a correctional facility’s medical program under the supervision of the facility physician. The role delivers primary healthcare to incarcerated individuals, including evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, chronic disease management, emergency response, and preventive care. The practitioner collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, maintains compliant medical records, and supports staff education and ongoing professional development.

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, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing primary care or relevant experience in 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 medications, therapies, and interventions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory work, radiological examinations, and screenings.
• Provide vaccinations, conduct health screenings, and promote preventive care.
• Perform basic technical skills such as 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.
• Collaborate with specialty care providers for consultations and referrals when necessary.
• Respond to facility medical emergencies by providing assessment, stabilization, and interventions.
• Coordinate with emergency medical services or arrange transfers to external medical facilities when required.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and training exercises.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate healthcare delivery.
• Communicate with healthcare team members and provide necessary information, consultations, and referrals.
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
• Protect patient confidentiality and the security and privacy of medical records.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and professional ethical standards.
• Stay current with advances in primary care, correctional medicine, and 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