Nurse Practitioner
Posted 7 days ago
Florence, CO · Onsite
Full Time
Onsite
About the job
Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to provide essential healthcare services within a federal correctional setting. This role offers stability, meaningful clinical impact, and a supportive environment committed to quality patient care.
Job Description
- Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare to inmates
- Conduct examinations, take medical histories, and order/interpret laboratory tests and imaging studies
- Diagnose conditions, create treatment plans, and prescribe medications
- Manage injuries (suturing, splinting, immobilizing) and respond to medical emergencies
- Perform minor surgical procedures using local anesthesia
- Document progress notes and coordinate outside consultations when clinically required
- Collaborate with staff and consulting physicians to evaluate and improve care programs
- Identify early signs of physical, mental, or emotional health issues
- Oversee daily clinic operations, conduct sick calls, and perform assessments
- Provide emergency services in the absence of the physician
Requirements
- Active license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) in any U.S. state
- Must hold AANP certification
- One year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner
- Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous PTO & Sick Time Off (STO)
- Health benefits
- Paid federal holidays
- Consistent full-time schedule
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