Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Career Opportunity

Wagoner County Detention Center

Advance Your Career While Making a Difference

Are you a dedicated healthcare professional looking for a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful impact every day? The Wagoner County Detention Center is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Nurse Practitioner to provide medical care and clinical leadership within our detention facility. This position offers the opportunity to practice medicine in a unique and challenging environment while serving the healthcare needs of an underserved population.

Join a team committed to professionalism, public service, and quality healthcare.

Pay & Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Annual Salary: $110,000 – $135,000

Salary will be based on qualifications, experience, licensure, and relevant clinical background.

Full Benefits Package

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off

Career Advantages

• Professional autonomy and clinical decision-making
• Continuing education opportunities
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Meaningful public service career
• Stable employment in an essential public safety setting

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner serves as the facility's primary advanced practice provider and provides comprehensive healthcare services to inmates housed within the Wagoner County Detention Center. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, diagnosing and treating medical conditions, prescribing medications, managing chronic illnesses, responding to medical emergencies, and collaborating with detention staff and healthcare personnel to ensure appropriate patient care.

The Nurse Practitioner is also responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing medical protocols, clinical guidelines, and standards of care for nursing staff. This position provides clinical leadership and support to a 24/7 nursing team while practicing in accordance with Oklahoma law and maintaining the highest professional standards of practice.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Treatment

• Conduct comprehensive physical assessments and medical evaluations
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed

Clinical Leadership & Oversight

• Develop, implement, and maintain medical protocols, standing orders, and clinical guidelines for nursing staff
• Provide clinical consultation and support to LPNs during routine and emergent situations
• Review patient care, treatment plans, and medication management practices for quality and compliance
• Ensure nursing staff operate within their scope of practice and according to established protocols
• Assist with training, education, and competency development of healthcare staff

Correctional Healthcare Services

• Provide routine and emergency medical care to inmates
• Evaluate inmate health complaints and requests for medical attention
• Manage chronic disease programs and follow-up care
• Assist with intake medical screenings and health assessments
• Coordinate outside specialty care and hospital referrals when necessary
• Collaborate with detention staff to ensure safe and appropriate patient care

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Document assessments, treatments, and patient encounters
• Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare regulations and standards
• Protect patient confidentiality while operating within correctional guidelines
• Prepare reports and documentation as required

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work collaboratively with nurses, detention staff, mental health providers, physicians, specialists, and community healthcare partners
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and healthcare planning
• Promote a safe, professional, and patient-centered healthcare environment

Physical Requirements

This position may require:

• Responding to medical emergencies
  
• Working in a secure correctional environment
• Exposure to potentially stressful and unpredictable situations
• Maintaining composure and professionalism during emergencies

The Nurse Practitioner must be able to function effectively in a correctional setting while exercising sound clinical judgment and maintaining professional standards of care.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Oklahoma
• Possess current DEA registration and prescriptive authority as required
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Pass a background investigation
• Have no felony convictions
• Demonstrate good moral character and professional integrity
• Possess strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Be able to work independently while collaborating effectively with healthcare and detention staff
• Possess Independent Practice Licensure in Oklahoma or be eligible to obtain independent practice authority under Oklahoma law

Preferred Qualifications

• Correctional healthcare experience
• Emergency medicine experience
• Family practice experience
• Urgent care experience
• Internal medicine experience
• Experience supervising or providing clinical oversight to nursing staff

Desired Skills & Abilities

Clinical Judgment

• Assess and manage a wide variety of medical conditions
• Make sound clinical decisions in routine and emergency situations
• Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent healthcare needs

Communication

• Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and healthcare providers
• Provide clear patient education and treatment instructions
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical documentation

Professionalism

• Demonstrate integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Follow established policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines

Adaptability

• Function effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality patient care
• Adapt to changing healthcare needs within the facility

Interpersonal Skills

• Treat all individuals with dignity and respect
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Build positive working relationships with healthcare and detention staff

Join Our Team

If you are looking for a rewarding healthcare career where you can make a direct impact on the health and well-being of others while serving your community, we encourage you to apply today to become a Nurse Practitioner with the Wagoner County Detention Center. Join a professional team dedicated to providing quality healthcare, maintaining public safety, and making a difference in the lives of those entrusted to our care.