Correctional Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Ohio
Updated 9/28/26
$65.00
– $70.00
hourly
44430, Leavittsburg, Ohio, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Family Practice/Primary Care
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Long-Term Care/Facility
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Position: Correctional Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Location: Leavittsburg, OH 44430
Schedule: Monday – Friday, Day Shift (No evenings, weekends, or holidays; flexible start/end times)
Duration: 3+ Months (Full-Time, 40 hours/week)
Start Date: TBD, upon completion of credentialing
Benefits: Malpractice Insurance, Health Insurance, Free Parking, Paid Orientation
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of working NP experience in primary care.
• Patient Care & Management: Monitor progress and intervene in chronic illnesses using established correctional healthcare policies and protocols. Perform routine physical exams to assess chronic conditions and diagnose new medical issues.
• Acute & Emergency Care: Deliver routine and emergency medical care as scheduled. Administer vaccinations, prescribe medications, and perform minor surgical procedures within training and competency limits.
• Diagnostics & Treatment: Order, review, and interpret laboratory, X-ray, and diagnostic test results.
• Specialty Consultations: Evaluate patients for specialty referrals (internal or external) and review consult reports for final recommendations.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Coordinate with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to facilitate medical reclassifications, non-formulary medication requests, and quality oversight. Conduct infirmary rounds as directed.
• Documentation & Compliance: Document all assessments, diagnostic impressions, treatment plans, and follow-up parameters accurately in accordance with correctional healthcare guidelines and professional standards.
• Licensure & Certification: Active, unencumbered Ohio Medical/Nursing License, current ANCC Board Certification, DEA Certification, and Healthcare-Professional level CPR/BLS certification.
Location: Leavittsburg, OH 44430
Schedule: Monday – Friday, Day Shift (No evenings, weekends, or holidays; flexible start/end times)
Duration: 3+ Months (Full-Time, 40 hours/week)
Start Date: TBD, upon completion of credentialing
Benefits: Malpractice Insurance, Health Insurance, Free Parking, Paid Orientation
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of working NP experience in primary care.
Job Overview & Responsibilities
We are seeking a licensed Family or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive, on-site primary care services to a male patient population within a correctional facility environment.• Patient Care & Management: Monitor progress and intervene in chronic illnesses using established correctional healthcare policies and protocols. Perform routine physical exams to assess chronic conditions and diagnose new medical issues.
• Acute & Emergency Care: Deliver routine and emergency medical care as scheduled. Administer vaccinations, prescribe medications, and perform minor surgical procedures within training and competency limits.
• Diagnostics & Treatment: Order, review, and interpret laboratory, X-ray, and diagnostic test results.
• Specialty Consultations: Evaluate patients for specialty referrals (internal or external) and review consult reports for final recommendations.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Coordinate with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to facilitate medical reclassifications, non-formulary medication requests, and quality oversight. Conduct infirmary rounds as directed.
• Documentation & Compliance: Document all assessments, diagnostic impressions, treatment plans, and follow-up parameters accurately in accordance with correctional healthcare guidelines and professional standards.
Required Qualifications & Skills
• Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN).• Licensure & Certification: Active, unencumbered Ohio Medical/Nursing License, current ANCC Board Certification, DEA Certification, and Healthcare-Professional level CPR/BLS certification.
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service