Nurse Practitioner

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 146,535 - 179,098; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program

Discounts for home and auto loans

Job summary

A healthcare provider for incarcerated individuals in Wilkes-Barre seeks a skilled Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive medical services within a correctional setting. This role involves providing care to underserved inmates, ensuring accurate documentation, and effectively responding to emergencies. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in nursing, relevant clinical experience, and a commitment to patient confidentiality. Excellent career growth opportunities and a supportive work culture are offered, along with various employee perks.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Advanced degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of employment.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to inmates, including exams and chronic care.
• Maintain accurate progress note documentation.
• Respond to emergencies and manage non-formulary drug decisions.
• Support facility admission and referral policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in committees.

Skills

Patient care in corrections

Emergency response

Medical documentation

Communication skills

Scheduling flexibility

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Advanced degree in an approved Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

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

Compensation Information: $162,817.2 - $162,817.2 / year

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 401(k), we foster a work/life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

• 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. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to provide hope and healing, with a deep desire to help society’s most vulnerable and overlooked individuals. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities, and best‑in‑class clinical resources for training, education, and point‑of‑care support.

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 is provided to the Site Medical Director or designee to monitor clinical services, communicate scheduling changes, and arrange coverage when unavailable.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides medical care to inmates, including conducting exams, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds.
• Maintains accurate and legible progress note documentation in SOAP format and adheres to formulary guidelines.
• Responds to emergencies and makes logical decisions regarding non‑formulary drugs or off‑site referrals.
• Supports existing policies and procedures for admission, transfer, and specialty consultant referrals.
• Maintains confidentiality and provides input into facility 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 a corrections environment.
• Scheduling flexibility required 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. If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other roles.