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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.
$131,347 / year median in New York
+24% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary The Nurse Practitioner at Coxsackie Correctional Facility, located in Coxsackie NY will work 2 days a week (preferably Tuesdays and Thursdays) 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 Demand Ability to pass required health and screening tests Availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties as required Represent CFG Health Systems professionally and positively Promote a culture of safety for patients and staff through proper reporting and prevention Maintain competency and stay current with nursing standards, trends, and best practices Adhere to infection control, medication administration, and controlled substance protocols Participating in quality improvement initiatives and required training/orientation Comply with HIPAA, PREA, OSHA, and facility-specific safety policies Maintain assigned facility security clearance and punctuality Job Responsibilities Perform and document medical evaluations in accordance with