Correctional Positions (2)
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Denver City Jail · 490 W. Colfax …
Nurse Practitioner-Corrections / Primary Care
Pittsburgh PA, 15219
There are 2 current correctional listings. These related categories have more openings right now:
- Remote124 open roles
- Telehealth9 open roles
- Inpatient26 open roles
- Outpatient36 open roles
Market Snapshot
What current Correctional NP listings show
Who is hiring
2 listings nationwide come from 2 employers. Denver Health and Highmark Health have the most, with 1 each.
- Denver Health1 listing
- Highmark Health1 listing
How current the listings are
2 of these 2 listings were posted in the last 30 days, and the newest was posted on October 23, 2026.
Locations
Where Correctional NP listings are
States with current listings
Current listings span 2 states, led by Colorado (1) and Pennsylvania (1).
Why Choose Correctional
Built for Justice-Involved Care
Structured Setting
Set shifts in jails, prisons, and detention centers, with a defined patient panel.
Government Employers
Many postings come from state agencies and federal facilities, each with its own pay and benefit rules.
Security Model
Employers describe the custody support, safety protocols and security training for each site.
Complex Case Mix
Manage chronic disease, infectious disease, substance use, and mental health needs in one panel.
Compensation
What Correctional NP listings post
Posted pay
1 of 2 listings states an annual salary. A median appears once at least 5 listings from 3 employers do, with no single employer above 40% of them. Until then, compare pay listing by listing. Nationally, nurse practitioners earn a median annual wage of $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025).
Using This Page
How to use this page
Listings here are grouped by the type of organization hiring. Benefits, loan repayment eligibility and credentialing timelines depend on the specific employer and site, so confirm them with the employer instead of assuming they apply to every listing of this type.
Before You Apply
What You Need to Know
Background Check
Prepare for the background investigation each facility requires for clearance.
Formulary Review
Ask about the formulary and any prescribing limits the facility applies.
Safety Training
Complete the safety orientation the employer requires, including crisis intervention and de-escalation.
Loan Repayment
Check whether the site is an approved National Health Service Corps location before you count on repayment.
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FAQ
Correctional NP Questions
What do correctional NPs do?
Correctional NPs provide healthcare to incarcerated individuals in prisons, jails, and detention facilities. They conduct health assessments, manage chronic and acute conditions, prescribe medications, respond to urgent medical needs, and develop treatment plans. They often care for patients with complex needs, including co-occurring chronic disease, mental health conditions, and substance use disorders.
How is pay set for correctional NP roles?
Each listing states its own salary or range, and a median appears on this page once enough listings disclose annual pay. Many correctional employers are state agencies or federal facilities, so the posting or vacancy announcement also states the pension, insurance and loan repayment the position carries.
What is the security model in a correctional NP role?
Correctional facilities run security protocols that cover healthcare staff, and employers provide orientation on them, including de-escalation training. The setting calls for situational awareness, and each employer runs its own model, so ask about staffing levels, escorts and emergency response when you interview.
Do you need special certification for correctional NP work?
No specialty certification is required. An active APRN license and national NP certification are the baseline, and most employers provide facility-specific orientation and security training. Experience with chronic disease management, substance use treatment, and complex patient populations is highly valued.