MAT Nurse Practitioner

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a MAT Nurse Practitioner to join team of medical professionals in the Pueblo County Jail in Pueblo, CO.

As a MAT Nurse Practitioner, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide support to the patients within the facility struggling with substance abuse. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex needs.

Responsibilities

The MAT Nurse Practitioner plays a critical role in our continued mission to provide quality care that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:

Provide comprehensive Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services for incarcerated individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), with a primary focus on buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone).
Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments for OUD, including substance use history, withdrawal evaluation, psychiatric and medical comorbidities, and readiness for treatment.
Initiate, continue, adjust, and monitor Suboxone therapy in accordance with evidence-based guidelines, DEA regulations, and correctional health policies.
Manage induction, stabilization, maintenance, and tapering phases of MAT as clinically indicated.
Collaborate closely with correctional healthcare staff, custody staff, mental health providers, and substance use counselors to ensure coordinated, safe, and effective care.
Monitor patient adherence, response to treatment, and potential diversion risks within a correctional setting.
Provide patient education on OUD, MAT, relapse prevention, overdose risk, and continuity of care upon release.
Participate collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans that address medical, behavioral health, and social determinants of health.
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record, including MAT-specific reporting and regulatory requirements.
Participate in discharge planning and continuity-of-care coordination, including referrals to community-based MAT providers upon release.
Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations related to controlled substances, MAT delivery, and correctional healthcare standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and program development related to OUD and MAT services.

Stay current with evolving best practices, clinical guidelines, and regulatory changes related to OUD treatment and MAT.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Requirements

Advanced nursing education (Master's or Doctorate)
MAT/OUD treatment experience required
CARN-AP preferred
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
Must hold a current unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner in Colorado.
Current DEA registration
An appropriate collaborative agreement with the on-site Physician
Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (AHA required)
Be certified in a Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Able to work independently and in a team
Experience working in a correctional facility or acute care center is a plus
Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Working Conditions:

Must have the physical and mental capacity to work in an environment that may be less than pristine, as well as manage and maintain physical and mental health when encountering stressful situations.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
Lowest Cost Benefits!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
Tuition Assistance
Referral bonuses
Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
Generous paid time off & paid holidays
Free continuing education and CMEs

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and we’ll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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