Nurse Practitioner — Autonomy in Inmate Care

Wellpath; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 132,912 - 147,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition assistance

EAP including counseling

Company paid life insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Wellness program

Discounted home and auto loans

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide medical services to incarcerated patients under supervision, including exams, chronic care, and infirmary rounds. This role emphasizes compassionate care within a corrections setting and ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to policies.

You will collaborate with site physicians and medical leadership, respond to emergencies, and support referrals while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an advanced Nurse Practitioner degree.
• Experience in medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma; corrections experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a corrections environment and rotate shifts as needed.

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 decisions regarding non-formulary drugs or off-site referrals.
• Supports existing policies and procedures for admission, transfer, and specialty referrals.
• Maintains confidentiality and provides input into facility committees as requested.

Skills

Medical care

SOAP notes

Emergency response

Policy compliance

Confidentiality

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

Advanced NP program

Job description

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide medical services to incarcerated patients under supervision, including exams, chronic care, and infirmary rounds. This role emphasizes compassionate care within a corrections setting and ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to policies.

You will collaborate with site physicians and medical leadership, respond to emergencies, and support referrals while maintaining patient confidentiality.