Nurse Practioner - Miami, FL
About The Position
Wander Staffing is seeking three Nurse Practitioners to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care to the inmate population at the Federal Detention Center Miami in Miami, Florida. The position is onsite in the Health Services Department. The hourly rate is $75 for a W-2 position. If a clinician arrives but cannot work because of a delay involving weather, equipment, or security, a minimum of one hour is paid. A one-time orientation of approximately four hours is also paid at the hourly rate. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with an unpaid 30-minute lunch, for 40 hours per week. Federal holidays are paid. The anticipated start is December 2026 or January 2027. The posting describes a five-year contract between the staffing company and the Government and says clinicians may leave with 60 days’ notice. The Nurse Practitioner must be licensed in Florida and meet the stated U.S. citizenship or residency and U.S. residence-history requirements. Applicants must be able to pass drug screening, law enforcement and Public Trust background investigations, fingerprinting, and a credit check. Correctional experience is desirable but not required. The role requires independent work, attendance at orientation, badge use and sign-in/out, professional attire or scrubs, and a personal white lab coat. Contract staff do not supervise inmates or BOP staff, participate in inmate counts, handle supply requests, write policy, or attend staff meetings. Medical records and inmate information must be kept confidential under the Privacy Act.
Requirements
- Must be a Nurse Practitioner licensed in the State of Florida.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, or a lawful permanent resident seeking U.S. citizenship.
- Must have lived in the United States for three of the last five years, unless qualifying U.S. government work abroad or dependent status applies.
- Must be able to pass drug screening, a law enforcement background check, fingerprinting, a credit check, and a Public Trust background investigation.
- Ability to work independently.
- Attend a one-time orientation of approximately four hours before starting.
- Wear professional attire or scrubs and provide a personal white lab coat; jeans, T-shirts, sandals, tank tops, and sweats are not permitted.
- Submit a CV, NP/PA license, diploma, BLS, and CME transcripts or available certificates by November 2, 2026.
Nice To Haves
- Correctional experience is desirable but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care to the inmate population.
- Take medical histories, examine patients, and order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays.
- Diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications.
- Manage injuries, including suturing, splinting, and immobilizing, and perform minor surgery under local anesthesia.
- Respond to medical emergencies and provide a wide range of emergency services when the physician is not present.
- Manage daily clinic operations and conduct daily sick call.
- Record progress notes, recommend outside consultations when clinically necessary, and counsel patients.
- Recognize early signs of serious physical, emotional, or mental health problems.
- Work with staff and consulting physicians to plan, evaluate, and revise program plans.
- Maintain confidentiality of medical records and inmate information in accordance with the Privacy Act.
- Sign in and out and wear the issued badge at all times.
Benefits
- Paid federal holidays
- Paid one-time orientation of approximately four hours
- Minimum one hour of pay if the clinician arrives but cannot work due to weather, equipment, or security delays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
