Mid - Level Practitioner
NaphCare, Inc., El Paso, TX, United States
This posting is open exclusively to current Alabama Department of Corrections (AL DOC) incumbent employees.
NaphCare is hiring
Mid-Level Practitioners
to join our team of medical professionals in
Childersburg, AL , where we manage all aspects of healthcare for individuals currently incarcerated in the Alabama Department of Corrections – Childersburg, AL. Full‑time and part‑time positions may be available.
As a
Correctional Mid‑Level Practitioner , you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence within a controlled environment. Your duties include assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with a range of medical conditions and chronic illnesses, prescribing medications, and responding to emergencies.
Responsibilities
Conduct physical examinations, develop treatment plans, and monitor patients
Manage acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes
Administer medications and provide instructions to patients
Monitor and document patient health including vital signs and medical histories
Provide direct patient care, triage, assess patient needs, develop care plans, and coordinate services
Respond to medical emergencies, provide first aid, and ensure timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities
Educate patients on preventive care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention
Understand and adhere to correctional facility security protocols, working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals to ensure safety and well‑being of patients
Maintain accurate medical records, documenting treatment plans, and report any relevant information
Conduct rounds and evaluate patients returning from off‑site treatment
Admit and discharge patients from the facility
Qualifications
Education / Licenses / Certifications / Requirements:
Advanced nursing education (Master’s or Doctorate)
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner; unrestricted license in AL
Current DEA registration
Collaborative agreement with the on‑site physician
Active BLS/CPR certification (AHA preferred)
Board recognition by the American Board of Medical Specialties
Strong organizational skills and ability to track patient treatment plans and progress notes
Knowledge of nursing practice principles, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, and applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience working in a correctional facility or acute care center is a plus
Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and comply with all facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
Physical Capabilities
Must be able to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR, while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance that starts day one
Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
Lowest cost benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
401(k) and Roth with company contribution that starts day one
Tuition assistance
Referral bonuses
Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Free continuing education and CME credits
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.
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NaphCare is hiring
Mid-Level Practitioners
to join our team of medical professionals in
Childersburg, AL , where we manage all aspects of healthcare for individuals currently incarcerated in the Alabama Department of Corrections – Childersburg, AL. Full‑time and part‑time positions may be available.
As a
Correctional Mid‑Level Practitioner , you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence within a controlled environment. Your duties include assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with a range of medical conditions and chronic illnesses, prescribing medications, and responding to emergencies.
Responsibilities
Conduct physical examinations, develop treatment plans, and monitor patients
Manage acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes
Administer medications and provide instructions to patients
Monitor and document patient health including vital signs and medical histories
Provide direct patient care, triage, assess patient needs, develop care plans, and coordinate services
Respond to medical emergencies, provide first aid, and ensure timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities
Educate patients on preventive care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention
Understand and adhere to correctional facility security protocols, working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals to ensure safety and well‑being of patients
Maintain accurate medical records, documenting treatment plans, and report any relevant information
Conduct rounds and evaluate patients returning from off‑site treatment
Admit and discharge patients from the facility
Qualifications
Education / Licenses / Certifications / Requirements:
Advanced nursing education (Master’s or Doctorate)
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner; unrestricted license in AL
Current DEA registration
Collaborative agreement with the on‑site physician
Active BLS/CPR certification (AHA preferred)
Board recognition by the American Board of Medical Specialties
Strong organizational skills and ability to track patient treatment plans and progress notes
Knowledge of nursing practice principles, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, and applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience working in a correctional facility or acute care center is a plus
Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and comply with all facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
Physical Capabilities
Must be able to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR, while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance that starts day one
Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
Lowest cost benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
401(k) and Roth with company contribution that starts day one
Tuition assistance
Referral bonuses
Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Free continuing education and CME credits
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.
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