Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner – Correctional Health | California City, CA
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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner – Correctional Health | California City, CA
Compensation: $100,000 – $175,000/year
Overview:
Seeking a licensed Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to provide high-quality, comprehensive care within a correctional setting. The ARNP will work under physician supervision, delivering advanced nursing services to a diverse inmate population.
Position Highlights:
- Conduct patient assessments, order and interpret diagnostics, and initiate treatment plans.
- Provide primary care including medication management, wound care, and chronic disease monitoring.
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with policy and legal requirements.
- Support continuity of care by overseeing hospitalizations and follow-up.
- Participate in emergency response, on-call rotation, and quality improvement efforts.
- Contribute to a safe and secure clinical environment.
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited college or university’s nursing program with a degree.
- Current licensure and/or certification as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with training in Family Practice in the state of California.
- Minimum 1 year of professional nursing experience required.
Community Highlights:
• California City is located in the Mojave Desert region of Southern California
• Offers a quiet, affordable lifestyle with scenic desert landscapes and wide-open spaces
• Approximately 1.5 hours from Bakersfield and 2 hours from Los Angeles
• Access to hiking, off-road trails, and nearby Red Rock Canyon State Park
• Ideal for those seeking a lower cost of living and less urban congestion while staying within reach of major metro areas