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Job description
Nurse Practitioner
For over 32 years, CPS Healthcare has been more than a healthcare provider—we've been a trusted partner to the communities and correctional facilities we serve. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), we bring both expertise and heart to every patient interaction, knowing that thoughtful care can change lives. Every day, our team works side by side to provide compassionate, evidence-based medical and behavioral health services that make a real difference for those who need it most.
Nurse Practitioners are members of a supportive multi-disciplinary team providing full-scale healthcare to the inmate population. Correctional Medicine provides the opportunity to practice in internal and emergency medicine, detoxification, obstetrics and more.
Responsibilities:
Evaluate and treat patient sick-call requests, prescribing medications according to state guidelines and CPS formulary.
Perform patient assessments, including histories, physical examinations, and ordering appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Monitor, interpret, and follow up on abnormal exam findings and test results, documenting care and coordinating with supervising physicians.
Perform clinical procedures within scope of practice (e.g., venipuncture, EKGs, suturing, wound care, splinting, Pap smears, biopsies, incision and drainage).
Initiate emergency medical management for acute conditions such as cardiac arrest, injuries, burns, and hemorrhage.
Document all patient encounters accurately and maintain timely medical records.
Provide patient education, preventive health guidance, and crisis intervention support.
Collaborate with medical leadership on patient care, quality improvement initiatives, and facility compliance while adhering to security protocols.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Schedule:
Flexible schedule - 16 or 24 Hours per Week
Day shift (7am-3pm) or Evening (3pm-11pm) Shift
Weekends also available
Salary:
$75 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience:
NP/PA: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Physician Assistant License (Preferred)
DEA Certification (Preferred)
CPR Certification (Preferred)
Nurse Practitioner License (Preferred)
Highly Competitive rates available
Thank you for your interest in CPS Healthcare! We look forward to connecting with you to learn more about your goals and explore this opportunity together.
Worksite address
new bedford, MA, 02746, US
Who can apply
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