Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
In this role, you will provide advanced medical care, clinical assessments, and treatment services to residents within the detention facility while working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, behavioral health personnel, and security staff. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions while ensuring healthcare services are delivered in accordance with government detention standards, clinical protocols, and applicable healthcare regulations. This position requires strong clinical judgment, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and secure correctional healthcare environment while maintaining high standards of patient care and medical documentation.
Requirements
- Must possess a Texas Nurse Practitioner license.
- Must possess a valid CPR/BLS certification.
- Must possess one (1) year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Must be able to provide proof of citizenship or legal US work authorization.
- If prior active-duty military, must provide copies of DD214(s) showing discharge condition.
- Must consent to fingerprinting.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Clean criminal record and ability to pass a comprehensive background check and security screening.
- Ability to pass a preemployment medical assessment and drug screening.
- Excellent communication, observation, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure and in high-stress situations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct medical evaluations, physical assessments, and diagnostic reviews for residents presenting with acute illnesses, chronic conditions, injuries, or medical concerns.
- Develop and implement treatment plans, prescribe medications, order diagnostic testing, and provide follow-up care within the approved scope of practice and facility protocols.
- Review laboratory results, medical histories, imaging reports, and healthcare documentation to support accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- Respond to medical emergencies, urgent healthcare situations, and resident wellness concerns while providing appropriate clinical intervention and stabilization.
- Coordinate medical care with physicians, nurses, behavioral health personnel, specialists, pharmacy staff, and outside healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation, treatment records, prescription information, clinical notes, and healthcare reports in accordance with HIPAA requirements and facility standards.
- Monitor resident health conditions and provide ongoing management for chronic illnesses, medication needs, recovery plans, and follow-up treatment requirements.
- Participate in intake screenings, medical clearances, healthcare assessments, and wellness evaluations for newly admitted residents.
- Ensure compliance with government detention standards, infection prevention procedures, healthcare regulations, and facility operational policies.
- Maintain professionalism, effective communication, and sound clinical judgment while interacting with residents, healthcare personnel, detention staff, and outside agencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
