Nurse Practitioner; NP - Part Time

Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Part Time 4hrs/week

Location:

US-AZ-Tucson

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Category:
Nursing

Position Type:
Part-Time

Recruiter Email:

Naph Care is hiring a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team of medical professionals in Tucson, Arizona, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center. We currently have a Part Time 4 hours per week position available!

As a Correctional Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged including assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with a range of medical conditions and chronic illnesses, prescribe medications, respond to emergencies, etc.

This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Conducting physical examinations, developing treatment plans and monitoring patients
• Managing acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes.
• Administering medications and providing instructions to patients
• Monitoring and documenting patient health including vital signs, medical histories.
• Providing direct patient care, triaging, assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating services.
• Responding to medical emergencies, providing first aid, and ensuring timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities.
• Educating patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention.
• Understanding and adhering to correctional facility security protocols, while working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the safety and well‑being of patients.
• Maintaining accurate medical records, documenting treatment plans, and reporting any relevant information.
• Conducting rounds, evaluating patients returning from off‑site treatment
• Admitting and discharging patients from the facility

Education / Experience / Requirements

• Advanced nursing education (Master's or Doctorate)

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
• Must hold a current unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner in Arizona
• Current DEA registration
• An appropriate collaborative agreement with the on‑site Physician

• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred)

• Be 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

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join Naph Care?

Naph Care is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, 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 have opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals, promote educational growth, and strongly support career advancement within the company.

Want a better idea of what it's like to work in a jail? See what our NPs do:
Naph Care - Life as a Nurse Practitioner - You Tube

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and Naph Care, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I'll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

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