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CFG Health Systems LLC
Nurse Practitioner
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What they do
A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$120,345 / year median in Maine
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary The per diem Nurse Practitioner at Cumberland County Jail, Portland, ME, provides comprehensive ambulatory care to inmate patients while maintaining professional nursing standards. NPs work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and correctional staff to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Inmates often have limited prior access to healthcare, allowing NPs to address a wide range of conditions from minor ailments to complex or chronic illnesses. Care is delivered in compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and facility standards. Job Requirements Education & Licensure Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice (maintain copy on file) Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice Current DEA, CDS, and DEA-X licenses Experience Minimum 2 years of direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner preferred Skills & Competencies Strong critical thinking, clinical assessment, and decision-making skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Assertive, empathetic, and objective in-patient care Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills Basic computer proficiency and accurate electronic documentation skills Ability to command respect and confidence of inmates and staff Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Functional Demands Ability to pass required health and screening tests Availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties as required Job Responsibilities Perform and document medical evaluations in accordance with