NP/PA: Onsite Correctional Care Leader

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

CEUs and continuing education

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as a key medical provider at South Central Regional Jail in Charleston, WV.

The role includes performing exams, managing care, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, respectful care to justice-involved patients. You will educate, lead, and advocate for patients, with supervision from the Medical Director and collaboration with nursing staff and security.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited NP or PA program.
• Active unrestricted NP or PA license in state of practice.
• Active DEA and CPR certifications.
• Ability to work independently and with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physicals, order labs and diagnostics, and manage treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and administer injections, wound care, and minor procedures.
• Counsel patients on medical issues, preventative care, and prescribed treatments.
• Coordinate patient care and specialty referrals to ensure continuity of services.
• Document encounters in the EMR system and monitor patient conditions.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and security to promote safe, effective care delivery.
• Lead and support nursing personnel and assist in staff orientation when needed.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Independent work

Collaborative mindset

EMR documentation

Education

Graduate from an accredited NP or PA program

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as a key medical provider at South Central Regional Jail in Charleston, WV.

The role includes performing exams, managing care, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, respectful care to justice-involved patients. You will educate, lead, and advocate for patients, with supervision from the Medical Director and collaboration with nursing staff and security.