Correctional Nurse Practitioner (Family or Adult-Gerontology)
Job Description
Job Description
Pay: $70.00 - $72.00 per hour
Job description:
Correctional Nurse Practitioner (Family or Adult-Gerontology) – Dayton, OH
Location: Dayton, OH (Onsite – Correctional Facility)
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Weekdays Only)
Shift Options:
- 4x10-hour shifts OR
- 5x8-hour shifts
- Start/End Times:
- Based on facility operations (flexible within set hours)
- Start Date Target:
April 20th (if all screenings are cleared)
Duration: ~3 months (with possible extension)
Position Overview
We are seeking a Family or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensed in Ohio to provide on-site primary care services to the female incarcerated population in a correctional healthcare setting.
This is a full-time weekday role with no evenings, weekends, or holidays, offering a structured schedule and opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a highly specialized clinical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide primary care services to adult female patients in a correctional setting
- Perform patient assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care
- Manage acute and chronic conditions
- Deliver evidence-based clinical care within established protocols
- Collaborate with facility and healthcare staff to ensure continuity of care
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Ensure compliance with all facility safety and healthcare regulations
- Support smooth patient flow and care coordination
Required Qualifications
- Active Ohio Nurse Practitioner license
- Certification as Family NP or Adult-Gerontology NP
- Minimum 1 year of NP experience in:
- Primary care OR
- Hospital medicine
- Active Board Certification (ANCC or equivalent)
- Current BLS/CPR certification (Healthcare Provider level)
- Active DEA registration
Required Submission Documents (Mandatory – No Exceptions)
All candidates must include:
- Updated resume with education details (location + graduation year)
- Cover letter
- Right-to-represent (RTR)
- Ohio NP license verification (eLicense)
- Board certification (ANCC or equivalent)
- BLS/CPR certification
- DEA certification
- Completed correctional healthcare onboarding packet
Additional Requirements (if applicable):
- US Passport or Naturalization proof (if born outside U.S.)
Pre-Start Screening Requirements (If Selected)
- TB test (less than 30 days old)
- Drug screening (HireRight – 9-panel)
- Must be initiated within 48 hours of offer acceptance
- All clearances must be completed prior to start date
Facility & Compliance Notes
- No cell phones permitted until onboarding approval is completed
- Security screening required (metal detector clearance)
- Restrictions on personal items (no tobacco, vapes, cans, etc.)
- Food/drinks must be in clear containers (max 1 gallon water)
- Strict compliance environment; incomplete submissions will be rejected