Nurse Practitioner

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 106,846 - 118,721; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401k

DailyPay

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Health spending accounts

Wellness program

Company life insurance

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions in Fairfield, California, seeks a Nurse Practitioner to conduct routine and emergency medical care for inmates. Responsibilities include adhering to medical policies, maintaining patient confidentiality, and communicating with the Medical Director.

Applicants must have an accredited nursing degree and relevant experience. The position offers training and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school and have an advanced degree in Nurse Practitioner program.
• Prior medical/surgical and/or trauma experience and corrections experience preferred.
• Maintain current Nurse Practitioner licensure and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and emergency medical care for inmates.
• Adhere to established medical care policies and document in SOAP format.
• Communicate scheduling changes and ensure coverage for absences.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation in SOAP format

Ability to work in corrections environment

Scheduling flexibility

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Advanced degree in Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Compensation

$77.56 - $86.18 per hour

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 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.
• Ensure necessary documentation of services is provided to the Site Medical Director or designee.
• Communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and HSA and make arrangements for coverage when unavailable for an extended period.

Education

• A graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• An 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 is required to rotate hours and shifts, and to be called during emergency situations to provide coverage.

Licenses & Certifications

• Maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment.
• Maintain current CPR certification.

Schedule

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 8:30am - 5pm

Training and Development

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members.

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k.
• DailyPay, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, company life insurance, health spending accounts, wellness program, preferred banking partnership.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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