Nurse Practitioner - 12 hours weekly (onsite)

Wellpath; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 89,268 - 99,187; Part time

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a part-time position (12 hours weekly) in Pennsylvania. The role involves conducting routine and emergency medical care for inmates, adhering to medical policies, and maintaining patient confidentiality. Candidates must be graduates from accredited nursing programs, possess an advanced degree, have current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in Pennsylvania, and be flexible in scheduling to accommodate emergency calls. Competitive pay ranges from $64.8 to $72 per hour.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program needed.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of Pennsylvania is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and emergency medical care for inmates.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with accepted practices.
• Provide input into facility mandatory committees as requested.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency response

Documentation (SOAP format)

Tact and patience in corrections

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Advanced degree in Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Nurse Practitioner - 12 hours weekly (onsite)

Compensation Information: $64.8 - $72 / hour

Department (Org): Clinic

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts routine and emergency medical care for inmates, including chronic care clinics, infirmary rounds, and emergency treatment on-site.
• Adheres 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.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual judgments and actions, while also reporting any concerns or questions to the Medical Director or Health Services Administrator.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance with accepted practices for incarcerated individuals.
• Provides input into facility mandatory committees as requested.

Qualifications & Requirements

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 also 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.

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