Nurse Practitioner

Company:
Cell Staff

Location:

Piedmont Correctional Institution – Salisbury, NC

Position Type:
Full-Time, 20-Week Contract (Renewable)

Compensation: $85.00 / hour

Cell Staff is seeking a dedicated, autonomous, and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a full-time, 20-week contract assignment at Piedmont Correctional Institution in Salisbury, NC. This position offers a highly predictable schedule with zero weekend or evening commitments, allowing for an excellent work-life balance, with the strong potential for contract renewal.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive primary and urgent care services to an underserved inmate population. Working in a correctional environment requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, empathetic healthcare within a secure environment.

• Primary Care & Triage:
  Conduct physical examinations, diagnose acute and chronic illnesses, and formulate comprehensive treatment plans for adult male offenders.
• Chronic Disease Management:
  Monitor and manage long-term conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV, and cardiovascular disease.
• Urgent Care:
  Respond to minor emergencies, evaluate acute injuries, and stabilize patients requiring transfer to outside medical facilities.
• Medication Management:
  Prescribe appropriate medications, manage formulary adherence, and monitor patient compliance and side effects.
• Collaborative Care:
  Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including correctional officers, mental health professionals, registered nurses, and outside specialists.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough electronic health records (EHR) in compliance with facility protocols and state regulations.

• Education:
  
  Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensure:
  Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of North Carolina.
• Certification:
  National certification (AANP or ANCC) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP).
• Credentials:
  Valid DEA registration and North Carolina prescribing privileges.
• Experience:
  
  Prior experience in correctional health, urgent care, or emergency medicine is highly preferred, but strong primary care backgrounds will be considered.
• Background Screening:
  Ability to successfully pass a rigorous background check and drug screening required by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction.

Enjoy a premium hourly rate alongside a structured, predictable schedule with absolutely no take-home work or on-call rotations.

• Competitive Pay: $85.00 per hour.
• Contract Duration: 20-week initial contract with renewal options.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Full medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Support: A dedicated Cell Staff recruiter to assist you throughout your assignment.

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