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