Nurse Practitioner — Autonomy in Corrections Care

Wellpath; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 118,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

EAP including counseling and health-co

Life Insurance

HSA (Health Spending Account)

Wellness program and discounts

Banking perks

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients at the Somerset SCI facility. The NP operates under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and ensures proper documentation, scheduling changes, and coverage arrangements when needed.

The role emphasizes continuous training, adherence to policies, and collaboration with the medical team to deliver quality care in a corrections setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Advanced degree in an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
• Must have and maintain current NP licensure in the state of employment.
• Must have and maintain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical care to inmates, including exams, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds.
• Maintains accurate, legible SOAP notes and adheres to formulary guidelines.
• Responds to emergencies and makes decisions regarding non-formulary drugs or off-site referrals.
• Supports admission, transfer, and specialty referrals.
• Maintains confidentiality and contributes to facility committees as requested.

Skills

Inmate care

Clinical exams

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Accredited nursing school

Job description

Wellpath is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients at the Somerset SCI facility. The NP operates under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and ensures proper documentation, scheduling changes, and coverage arrangements when needed.

The role emphasizes continuous training, adherence to policies, and collaboration with the medical team to deliver quality care in a corrections setting.