Nurse Practitioner - Correctional Urgent Care

Job Summary

Core Civic is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (Urgent Care) to provide primary and urgent care services to inmates in Youngstown, Ohio. The position is ongoing and staff employment.

Compensation: $150,000 - $160,000 per year. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), PTO, holidays, five CME days, up to $500 in CME allowance, malpractice coverage, and a bonus opportunity.

• Conduct thorough medical evaluations, physical examinations, and medical histories for incarcerated individuals.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and infections.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, prescribing appropriate medications, therapies, and interventions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory work, radiological examinations, and screenings.
• Provide vaccinations, perform health screenings, and promote preventive care measures within the correctional population.
• Perform basic technical skills such as suturing, splinting, and injections.

• Monitor and manage chronic diseases prevalent among incarcerated individuals, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis
  
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• Ensure proper medication management, including prescribing, adjusting dosages, and monitoring treatment effectiveness.
• Educate patients on disease management strategies, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence.
• Collaborate with specialty care providers for consultations and referrals when necessary.

• Respond to medical emergencies within the correctional facility, providing immediate assessment, stabilization, and necessary interventions.
• Coordinate with emergency medical services or arrange for transfers to external medical facilities when required.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and training exercises to ensure efficient emergency response.

• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, dentists, social workers, and other correctional staff.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members, providing necessary information, consultations, and referrals.
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance overall healthcare delivery.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient histories, diagnoses, treatments, and medications administered.
• Adhere to patient confidentiality regulations and ensure the security and privacy of medical records.
• Comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional healthcare and professional ethical standards.

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in primary care, correctional medicine, and relevant healthcare regulations.
• Engage in continuous professional development activities.
• Provide training and education to correctional staff on primary healthcare topics as needed.

• Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state where the correctional facility is located.
• Experience in providing primary care or relevant experience in correctional or underserved populations (preferred).
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Core Civic is a Drug‑Free Workplace and a certified Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including Disability/Veteran.