MAT Nurse Practitioner

MAT Nurse Practitioner – Clark County Detention Center, Las Vegas, NV

Pay: $63.00–$66.50 per hour, based on license, certification, experience, and site needs.

As a MAT Nurse Practitioner, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide support to patients with substance abuse. This is a unique position to make a difference in a diverse population with complex needs.

• Provide comprehensive Medication‑Assisted Treatment (MAT) services for incarcerated individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), with a primary focus on buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone).
• Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments for OUD, including substance use history, withdrawal evaluation, psychiatric and medical comorbidities, and readiness for treatment.
• Initiate, continue, adjust, and monitor Suboxone therapy in accordance with evidence‑based guidelines, DEA regulations, and correctional health policies.
• Manage induction, stabilization, maintenance, and tapering phases of MAT as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate closely with correctional healthcare staff, custody staff, mental health providers, and substance use counselors to ensure coordinated, safe, and effective care.
• Monitor patient adherence, response to treatment, and potential diversion risks within a correctional setting.
• Provide patient education on OUD, MAT, relapse prevention, overdose risk, and continuity of care upon release.
• Participate collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans that address medical, behavioral health, and social determinants of health.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record, including MAT‑specific reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in discharge planning and continuity‑of‑care coordination, including referrals to community‑based MAT providers upon release.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations related to controlled substances, MAT delivery, and correctional healthcare standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and program development related to OUD and MAT services.

Stay current with evolving best practices, clinical guidelines, and regulatory changes related to OUD treatment and MAT.

• Advanced nursing education (Master's or Doctorate).
• MAT/OUD treatment experience required.
• CARN‑AP preferred.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Must hold a current unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner in NV.
• Current DEA registration.
• Appropriate collaborative agreement with the on‑site Physician.
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred).
• Certified in a Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
• Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Experience working in a correctional facility or acute care center is a plus.
• Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.

Must have the physical and mental capacity to work in an environment that may be less than pristine and manage and maintain physical and mental health when encountering stressful situations.

Naph Care is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the United States and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

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