Nurse Practitioner — Autonomy in Corrections Care & Growth

Wellpath; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

EAP & Counseling

HSA

Wellness program

Life Insurance

Job summary

Wellpath seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients under the Site Medical Director. Expect routine and emergent care, documentation, and referral coordination within a corrections setting.

LLMs require current NP licensure and CPR certification; prior corrections or healthcare experience is preferred. The position offers competitive hourly compensation and opportunities for ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Advanced Nurse Practitioner degree from an approved program.
• Corrections experience preferred.
• Current NP license in the state of employment.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and emergency medical care for inmates on-site.
• Document care in SOAP format and adhere to formulary guidelines.
• Coordinate coverage with the Medical Director and Health Services Administrator.
• Maintain patient confidentiality for incarcerated individuals.
• Provide input into facility committees as requested.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Emergency care

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Advanced Nurse Practitioner degree

Job description

Wellpath seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients under the Site Medical Director. Expect routine and emergent care, documentation, and referral coordination within a corrections setting.

LLMs require current NP licensure and CPR certification; prior corrections or healthcare experience is preferred. The position offers competitive hourly compensation and opportunities for ongoing training.