Correctional Nurse Practitioner (PRN) – Primary & Urgent Care

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 106,075 - 119,851; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition assistance

EAP

Life insurance

HSA

Wellness program

Loan discounts

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the San Luis Obispo County Jail to deliver primary and urgent care to incarcerated patients under the supervision of the Site Medical Director. Compensation ranges from $77.87 to $86.52 per hour, and the PRN schedule averages about 10 hours weekly with weekend coverage.

The role requires NP licensure in California, CPR certification, and experience in corrections settings or emergency care. Comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience and corrections experience is preferred.
• Must have the patience and tact to deal with the inmate patient population and ability to work effectively in the corrections environment.
• Scheduling flexibility is required to rotate hours and shifts, and to be called during emergency situations to provide coverage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and emergency medical care for inmates, including chronic care clinics, infirmary rounds, and emergency treatment on site.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures for medical care, including documentation in SOAP format, adherence to formulary regimens, and utilizing available in‑house resources for treatment.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for individual judgments and actions, while also reporting any concerns or questions to the Medical Director or Health Services Administrator.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance with accepted practices for incarcerated individuals.
• Provide input into facility mandatory committees as requested.

Job description

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the San Luis Obispo County Jail to deliver primary and urgent care to incarcerated patients under the supervision of the Site Medical Director. Compensation ranges from $77.87 to $86.52 per hour, and the PRN schedule averages about 10 hours weekly with weekend coverage.

The role requires NP licensure in California, CPR certification, and experience in corrections settings or emergency care. Comprehensive benefits offered.