Nurse Practitioner: Autonomy in Underserved Care & Growth

Wellpath; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life insurance

Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA

Wellness program

Discounted home and auto loans

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and site physicians. You will ensure proper documentation, coordinate coverage during absences, and support care across the facility with a patient-centered approach.

The role emphasizes autonomous practice in a warm team environment, opportunities for training, and ongoing clinical resources to support in-practice decision making in a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• An advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of employment.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Nursing degree (accredited school)

Advanced Nurse Practitioner degree

Job description

Wellpath is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and site physicians. You will ensure proper documentation, coordinate coverage during absences, and support care across the facility with a patient-centered approach.

The role emphasizes autonomous practice in a warm team environment, opportunities for training, and ongoing clinical resources to support in-practice decision making in a