Nurse Practitioner – Autonomy in Corrections Care

Wellpath; Pewee Valley (KY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellpath, in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Corrections, seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive medical care to incarcerated patients at the KY Correctional Institution for Women. Under supervision, you will perform exams, manage chronic conditions, and assist with on-call coverage to ensure timely care.

Required are an RN license, an NP degree, CPR certification, and prior medical/surgical or corrections experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Advanced degree in an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current NP licensure in the state of employment and CPR certification.
• Corrections experience preferred; scheduling flexibility required.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical care to inmates, including examinations and chronic care clinics.
• Maintains SOAP progress notes and adheres to formulary guidelines.
• Responds to emergencies and coordinates referrals as needed.
• Supports policies for admission, transfer, and specialty consultations.
• Maintains confidentiality and participates in facility committees.

Skills

Inmate care

Clinical decision-making

Emergency response

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Nurse Practitioner program degree

Job description

Wellpath, in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Corrections, seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive medical care to incarcerated patients at the KY Correctional Institution for Women. Under supervision, you will perform exams, manage chronic conditions, and assist with on-call coverage to ensure timely care.

Required are an RN license, an NP degree, CPR certification, and prior medical/surgical or corrections experience.