Nurse Practitioner

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Elk River, Minnesota, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients. The role involves conducting emergency medical care, ensuring compliance with medical policies, and maintaining patient confidentiality. Ideal candidates will have an accredited nursing degree, current licensure, and CPR certification. Additionally, the organization emphasizes compassion and collaboration, making it a mission-driven workplace with excellent growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in Minnesota.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and emergency medical care for inmates.
• Adhere to policies and procedures for medical care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and participate in mandatory committees.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Patient confidentiality

Clinical documentation

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Advanced degree in Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare.
Join us

Compensation Information: $67.97 / hour

Department (Org): Clinic

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved

• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture

• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work-life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

We are a mission driven organization that emphasizes compassion, collaboration, and innovation. Our goal is to provide quality care to every patient with non-judgmental compassion and to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, collectively healing the world one patient at a time.

How you make a difference

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians offers a comprehensive range of medical services to incarcerated patients in accordance with established policy and state guidelines. They ensure necessary documentation of services is provided to the Site Medical Director or designee to monitor the provision of clinical services. Additionally, they communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and H.S.A. and make arrangements for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time.

Key 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Experience

• 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 required to be able to rotate hours and shifts, if needed, and to be called during emergency situations to provide coverage.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must have and maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment
• Must have and maintain current CPR certification

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.