Corrections Nurse Practitioner — Day Shift, $7K Sign-On

Wellpath; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 118,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HSA Health Savings Accounts

Wellness program and discounts

Banking & loan discounts

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Day shift to provide comprehensive medical care to incarcerated patients within a correctional facility. You will conduct exams, manage chronic conditions, and ensure accurate documentation while collaborating with a site medical director and other staff.

The role requires an NP with active state licensure, a graduate nursing degree, and experience in corrections or acute care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience preferred.
• Corrections experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical care to inmates, including exams and chronic care clinics.
• Maintains accurate SOAP-style progress notes and adheres to formulary guidelines.
• Responds to emergencies and makes decisions regarding non-formulary drugs or off-site referrals.
• Maintains confidentiality and contributes to facility committees as requested.

Skills

Medical/Surgical experience

Emergency/Trauma experience

Corrections experience

Education

Accredited nursing program graduate

Advanced Nurse Practitioner degree

Job description

Wellpath is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Day shift to provide comprehensive medical care to incarcerated patients within a correctional facility. You will conduct exams, manage chronic conditions, and ensure accurate documentation while collaborating with a site medical director and other staff.

The role requires an NP with active state licensure, a graduate nursing degree, and experience in corrections or acute care.