Nurse Practitioner (APRN) - $5k Bonus

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 112,731 - 125,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401k

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newport, Arkansas is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide medical care to incarcerated patients. This role involves conducting exams, managing medical services, and ensuring compliance with health guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, relevant experience, and the ability to handle emergencies. A competitive salary is offered, along with up to a $5,000 bonus for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience; corrections experience preferred.
• Must have and maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment.
• Must have and maintain current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical care to inmates, including conducting exams and chronic care clinics.
• Maintains accurate and legible progress note documentation.
• Responds to emergencies and makes logical decisions.

Skills

Patience and tact to deal with the inmate patient population

Ability to work effectively in the corrections environment

Scheduling flexibility

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Nurse Practitioner (APRN) - $5k Bonus

Compensation Information: $112,731.84 - $125,257.6 / 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.

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 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.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best‑in‑class clinical resources for training, education, and point‑of‑care support.

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

How you make a difference

The Nurse Practitioner, 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 documentation of services is provided to the Site Medical Director or designee, communicate scheduling changes, and arrange for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time.

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; corrections experience preferred.
• Patience and tact to deal with the inmate patient population & ability to work effectively in the corrections environment.
• Scheduling flexibility required to rotate hours, shifts, and 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.

Additional Details

Up to $5,000 Bonus Available.

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.