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. This is an on-site position in the Health Services Department. The hourly rate is $75 for a W-2 position. If a nurse practitioner arrives but cannot work because of a delay caused by weather, equipment problems, or security issues, they are paid a minimum of one hour. A one-time orientation of approximately four hours is 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 stated five-year term applies to the contract between Wander Staffing and the Government; employees who need to leave are asked to provide 60 days’ notice. The Nurse Practitioner works independently, provides clinical care, manages daily clinic operations and sick call, and collaborates with staff and consulting physicians on patient care and program plans. Contract staff do not supervise inmates or Bureau of Prisons staff, participate in inmate counts, handle supply requests, write policy, or attend staff meetings. Staff must maintain the confidentiality of medical records and inmate information under the Privacy Act.
Requirements
- Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner 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, or have worked for the U.S. government abroad, or have been a dependent of someone who did.
- 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.
- Sign in and out and wear the issued badge at all times.
- Wear professional attire or scrubs and provide a personal white lab coat; jeans, T-shirts, sandals, tank tops, and sweats are not permitted.
- Keep medical records and inmate information confidential.
Nice To Haves
- Correctional experience is desirable but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care for the inmate population.
- Take medical histories, examine patients, and order and interpret laboratory tests and X-rays.
- Diagnose conditions, create treatment plans, and prescribe medications.
- Manage injuries, including suturing, splinting, and immobilizing; 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 the confidentiality of medical records and inmate information under the Privacy Act.
Benefits
- Paid federal holidays.
- Paid one-time orientation of approximately four hours.
- Minimum one hour of pay if the employee arrives but cannot work because of weather, equipment problems, or security issues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
