Correctional Nurse Practitioner – Autonomy, Growth & Bonus

Wellpath; Grady (NM); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients under site supervision. You will conduct exams, manage chronic conditions, and coordinate care with the site medical team.

Responsibilities include documentation in SOAP format, crisis response, and ensuring adherence to policy while maintaining patient confidentiality. Flexibility to rotate shifts and respond to emergencies is required.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment.
• Must have and maintain current CPR certification.
• Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience and corrections experience is preferred.
• Scheduling flexibility to rotate hours and shifts and be called during emergency situations to provide coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical care to inmates, including conducting exams, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds.
• Maintains accurate and legible progress note documentation in SOAP format and adheres to formulary guidelines.
• Responds to emergencies and makes logical decisions regarding non-formulary drugs or off-site referrals.
• Supports existing policies and procedures for admission, transfer, and specialty consultant referrals.
• Maintains confidentiality and provides input into facility committees as requested.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Inmate patient care

Emergency care

Documentation (SOAP)

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Advanced degree in an approved Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Wellpath is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients under site supervision. You will conduct exams, manage chronic conditions, and coordinate care with the site medical team.

Responsibilities include documentation in SOAP format, crisis response, and ensuring adherence to policy while maintaining patient confidentiality. Flexibility to rotate shifts and respond to emergencies is required.