Nurse Practitioner Opportunity in Cushing, OK

Salary : $3206 / Week

The Nurse Practitioner in the correctional setting provides health care services to incarcerated individuals within the scope of their license. The Nurse Practitioner performs physical examinations, diagnostic testing, assessments / health screenings, prescribes medications, and educates inmates on health prevention / promotion, medical conditions, and treatment.

Minimum Requirements :

Current Nurse Practitioner Certification and license in the state of practice required

Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally accredited nursing organization (e.g. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - AANP, American Nurses Credentialing Center - ANCC) is preferred

Specialty Certification as per client request and or state regulations if applicable

One year experience as an NP preferred

One year of correctional experience preferred

Maintain collaboration agreements, per state requirements

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Current CPR if applicable

TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age