Correctional Nurse Practitioner

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate: $65-$70/Hour
United States, Ohio, Chillicothe
May 29, 2025
Job Title: Correctional Nurse Practitioner Location: Chillicothe, OH 45601 Shift: Standard Shift (Monday-Friday, 8-hour) Duration: Projected to last at least 6 months. Role & Responsibilities: Chronic Illness Management: Monitor the progress and intervene in chronic illness treatment using ODRC policies and protocols. Medical Care: Administer vaccinations, prescribe medications, treat both acute and chronic conditions, and perform minor surgeries as competencies allow. Examinations: Perform routine physical exams and diagnose new conditions. Specialty Referrals: Evaluate the need for specialty consultations, both inside and outside the institution, and approve or disapprove consult reports as necessary. Diagnostic Testing: Order and review lab, X-ray, and other diagnostic results. Reclassification & Medications: Work with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to facilitate medical reclassification and requests for non-formulary medications. Emergency Care: Provide routine and emergency medical care to patients as scheduled. Patient Documentation: Write detailed medical reports according to ODRC guidelines and American Correctional Association standards. Quality Oversight: Cooperate with CMO oversight and accept suggestions for redirection and improvement. Skills/Requirements: Education: Master's Degree required. Experience: At least one year of NP experience in primary care or hospital medicine. Licensing: Current Ohio Nurse Practitioner License. Certifications: BLS/CPR Certification (Healthcare Professional Level) ANCC Certificate Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certification US Passport or Naturalization Card (if born outside the US)