Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Full Time Days
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring a full-time, day-shift Nurse Practitioner in Tucson, Arizona, to provide healthcare to individuals incarcerated at the Pima County Detention Center. The role works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a controlled environment where security is a priority. The Nurse Practitioner assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with a range of medical conditions and chronic illnesses, prescribes medications, and responds to emergencies. The position serves a diverse patient population with complex medical needs. The Nurse Practitioner provides quality care that protects patients’ rights, dignity, and health. Responsibilities include direct patient care, managing acute and chronic conditions, coordinating services, maintaining medical records, conducting rounds, and admitting and discharging patients. The role also involves following correctional facility security protocols and collaborating with facility staff and healthcare professionals to support patient safety and well-being.
Requirements
- Master's or doctoral-level advanced nursing education.
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Current unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Arizona.
- Current DEA registration.
- An appropriate collaborative agreement with the on-site Physician.
- Active BLS CPR certification; American Heart Association certification is preferred.
- Certification in a board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
- Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable healthcare laws and regulations, and procedures for direct healthcare services.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Integrity, professionalism, and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.
- Ability to stand for long periods; lift and move patients up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances; and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a correctional facility or acute care center.
Responsibilities
- Conduct physical examinations, develop treatment plans, and monitor patients.
- Manage acute and chronic conditions, including asthma, hypertension, and diabetes.
- Administer medications and provide instructions to patients.
- Monitor and document patient health, including vital signs and medical histories.
- Provide direct patient care, triage and assess patient needs, develop care plans, and coordinate services.
- Respond to medical emergencies, provide first aid, and ensure timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities.
- Educate patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention.
- Follow correctional facility security protocols and work with correctional officers and healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety and well-being.
- Maintain accurate medical records, document treatment plans, and report relevant information.
- Conduct rounds and evaluate patients returning from off-site treatment.
- Admit and discharge patients from the facility.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one.
- Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan, beginning day one.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
- 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution starting day one.
- Tuition assistance.
- Referral bonuses.
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Free continuing education and CMEs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
