Nurse Practitioner

NaphCare • Montgomery, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a full-time Nurse Practitioner to provide healthcare to individuals at the Montgomery County Detention Facility in Montgomery, Alabama. The Nurse Practitioner works in a controlled correctional environment alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals, caring for a diverse patient population with complex medical needs. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with a range of medical conditions and chronic illnesses, prescribing medications, and responding to emergencies. The position requires following facility security protocols and supporting the rights, dignity, and health of patients.

Requirements

• Advanced nursing education (Master's or Doctorate).
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state.
• Current DEA registration.
• Appropriate collaborative agreement with the on-site Physician.
• Active CPR certification.
• Board certification from a board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
• Pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
• 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.
• 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 patients, assess 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 on day one.
• Prescriptions free of charge through the health plan, beginning on day one.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution starting on 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time