Corrections Nurse Practitioner

Mercer, PA 16137

Posted: 06/19/2026 Employment Type: long term Industry: Nurse Practitioner Job Number: 577583

Job Description


Are you a licensed Nurse Practitioner looking for a FRESH START? If so, we can help YOU! HANSTAFF is a nationwide healthcare staffing company that has partnered with Correctional Facilities across your State to help them find AMAZING Nurses. We’re looking for you to become a valued member of the healthcare team at our client’s medical facility!

Pay Rate: $108.03 / hour
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Details

  • Full Time Schedules 
  • Some weekends may be required
  • 8 or 12 hour shifts available depending on the facility
  • Contract Position (flexible with shift availability is a plus)
  • Days (8 hour Shift)


Nurse Practitioner:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians, offers a comprehensive range of medical services to incarcerated patients in accordance with established policy and state guidelines. They ensure necessary documentation of services is provided to the Site Medical Director or designee to monitor the provision of clinical services. Additionally, they communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and H.S.A. and make arrangements for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time. 

Duties

  • Provides medical care to inmates, including conducting exams, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds. 
  • Maintains accurate and legible progress note documentation in SOAP format and adheres to formulary guidelines. 
  • Responds to emergencies and makes logical decisions regarding non-formulary drugs or off-site referrals. 
  • Supports existing policies and procedures for admission, transfer, and specialty consultant referrals. 
  • Maintains confidentiality and provides input into facility committees as requested. 


Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited educational institution
  • Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner by the State in PA. The license MUST be in good standing
  • 1 year of experience 


Qualifications & Requirements

Education  

  • A graduate of an accredited school of nursing 
  • An advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program. 


Experience  

  • Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience and corrections experience is preferred.   
  • Must have the patience and tact to deal with the inmate patient population and ability to work effectively in the corrections environment.  
  • Scheduling flexibility is also required to be able to rotate hours and shifts, if needed, and to be called during emergency situations to provide coverage. 


Licenses/Certifications  

  • Must have and maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment.   
  • Must have and maintain current CPR certification. 


Benefits (not sure what we offer)

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Competitive Pay Packages
  • WEEKLY PAY
  • Travel Stipends are available for qualified candidates


If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (626)873-1098 and ask to speak with Michael Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).

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