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