Position Overview

CLFC Healthcare & Communications is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary and urgent care services at a federal metropolitan detention center in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. You will function as a mid-level provider managing a panel of incarcerated patients, conducting sick call assessments, chronic care visits, and intake screenings under physician collaboration in a structured correctional healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans within scope of practice
• Manage chronic disease clinics including diabetes, hypertension, HIV, hepatitis C, and respiratory conditions
• Perform intake physical examinations and health screening assessments for newly admitted inmates
• Prescribe medications per BOP formulary guidelines and manage prescription renewals
• Order and interpret laboratory results, imaging studies, and diagnostic tests
• Provide urgent and emergent care, stabilize patients, and coordinate transfers when indicated
• Document clinical encounters in the BOP electronic health record system
• Participate in quality assurance, infection control, and accreditation compliance activities

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with NP certification or Master of Physician Assistant Studies
• National certification (AANP, ANCC for NPs; NCCPA for PAs)
• Active, unrestricted license in Puerto Rico or any U.S. state
• Active DEA registration
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience
• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to pass federal background investigation

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency
• Correctional healthcare or community health center experience
• Familiarity with BOP clinical practice guidelines

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $125,000 - $165,000 annually
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, holiday pay, malpractice coverage
• Professional development and CE support

About CLFC Healthcare & Communications

CLFC Healthcare & Communications provides healthcare staffing and language access services to federal, state, and local government agencies nationwide. With 500+ healthcare professionals and 200+ interpreters, CLFC delivers reliable workforce solutions. Equal Opportunity Employer.