Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Campbell RJDC

The Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Juvenile Justice, is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide services at the Campbell Regional Juvenile Detention Center. The successful vendor will be responsible for performing routine physical examinations, managing medical issues, prescribing medication, ordering labs/x-rays, and conducting staff physicals. The APRN services are required for a minimum of 3-5 hours per week on a regular schedule, with the vendor required to be available for phone consultations as needed. The contract term is anticipated to be from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024, with potential renewal for up to two additional two-year periods. Proposals will be evaluated based on the vendor's technical solution, experience, qualifications, availability, and pricing, with the lowest hourly rate for APRN services receiving the maximum score.

The procurement is open to any certified APRN licensed in Kentucky, with additional requirements including current CPR certification and background checks. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Commonwealth has not provided information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The Commonwealth has not specified a budget range for this contract opportunity.