Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - FT, PT, and PRN

Company: NaphCare, Inc.
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

NaphCare is hiring Nurse Practitioners just like you at the Santa Cruz County Jail located in Santa Cruz, CA

NaphCare is a family owned, healthcare technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 35 years. Come join our team of over 5000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.

NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare.

NaphCare Full Time Benefits:

Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan
Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
We offer low cost benefits to our employees and their families.
Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
Tuition Assistance
Referral bonuses
On-site education
Free Continuing Education!
Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
Generous paid time off & paid holidays

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.

We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities for Nurse Practitioner:

Provide direct and indirect medical care to meet the physiological, psychological and emotional needs of the patients
Obtain history and perform a physical examination to determine patient health status
Formulate a working diagnosis, develop and implement treatment plans
Identify patient health conditions and prescribe treatment based on diagnosis
Evaluate patients who have returned from off-site treatment
Admit and discharge patients from all units in the facility
Conduct rounds
Schedule and perform laboratory and diagnostic procedures
Qualifications:

Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner:

Must hold a current unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner in CA
Current DEA registration
An appropriate collaborative agreement with the on-site Physician
A valid CPR card
Be certified in a Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills
have strong computer skills

We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to hiring@naphcare.com with the position and location you're interested in.

*New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!*

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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