Nurse Practitioner - NP - APRN
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Nurse Practitioner
Location: Sandy Hook
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Join Us And Find a Career That Supports- Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
- Join a mission-driven organization with a people first culture
- Excellent career growth opportunities
- Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- Autonomy in a warm team environment
- Growth and training
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work-life balance for team members and their families.
- Daily Pay, receive your money as you earn it!
- Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
- Company paid life insurance
- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
- Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. Every day we have the honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.
How You Make a DifferenceThe Nurse Practitioner (NP) under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians offers a comprehensive range of medical services to incarcerated patients in accordance with established policy and state guidelines. They ensure necessary documentation of services is provided to the Site Medical Director or designee to monitor the provision of clinical services. Additionally, they communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and H.S.A. and make arrangements for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time.
Key Responsibilities- Provides medical care to inmates, including conducting exams, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds.
- Maintains accurate and legible progress note documentation in SOAP format and adheres to formulary guidelines.
- Responds to emergencies and makes logical decisions regarding non-formulary drugs or off-site referrals.
- Supports existing policies and procedures for admission, transfer, and specialty consultant referrals.
- Maintains confidentiality and provides input into facility committees as requested.
- This position offers a sign on bonus of $8,500.
- Candidate must be licensed in the state of KY.
Education
- A graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- An advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Experience
- Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience and corrections experience is preferred.
- Must have the patience and tact to deal with the inmate patient population and ability to work effectively in the corrections environment.
- Scheduling flexibility is required to rotate hours and shifts, and to be called during emergency situations for coverage.
Licenses/Certifications
- Must have and maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment.
- Must have and maintain current CPR certification.
We are a committed Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
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Seniority LevelEntry level
Employment TypeFull-time
Job FunctionHealth Care Provider
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
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