Travel Nurse Practitioner (NP) Hourly
Job Description
Overview
The Travel Nurse Practitioner provides onsite medical care to inmates across various correctional facilities, covering for vacancies as needed. They assess acute and emergency complaints, develop treatment plans, and document care using EMR systems. The NP collaborates with physicians and mental health professionals and may determine the need for emergency offsite transfers. Responsibilities include participation in peer reviews, administrative meetings, and maintaining patient confidentiality. The role requires regular travel and adaptability to different work environments.
Responsibilities
Deliver medical care for acute and emergency conditions at various locations
Evaluate, document, and treat patients in compliance with protocols
Collaborate with physicians and assess psychiatric stability as needed
Maintain HIPAA compliance and participate in quality and administrative programs
Travel to different sites to support clinical operations and staffing needs
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Completion of a master’s program in nursing (NPs)
EXPERIENCE
Previous correctional/detention facility experience
Minimum two (2) years’ experience
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Unrestricted current license, certification, or registration in state of practice
Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc.
Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration
Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS and PALS (where applicable) certification through AHA
