Nurse Practitioner – Corrections | Growth & Autonomy

Wellpath; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program

Discounted home/auto loans

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (Days) to provide comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients under the Site Medical Director. You will perform exams, manage chronic care, and coordinate with the medical team while documenting SOAP notes and following formulary guidelines.

The role requires an NP degree, state licensure, CPR, and prior medical/surgical or corrections experience. A bifurcated schedule may be required to cover shifts and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Advanced degree in an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
• Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience preferred.
• Ability to work in the corrections environment with inmate patients.
• Scheduling flexibility to rotate hours and shifts, and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Advanced degree in an approved Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Wellpath is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (Days) to provide comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients under the Site Medical Director. You will perform exams, manage chronic care, and coordinate with the medical team while documenting SOAP notes and following formulary guidelines.

The role requires an NP degree, state licensure, CPR, and prior medical/surgical or corrections experience. A bifurcated schedule may be required to cover shifts and emergencies.