Nurse Practitioner — Corrections Healthcare with Growth

Wellpath; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 122,394 - 135,993; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients under supervision, including exams, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds.

The role requires current NP licensure in the state, CPR certification, and ability to work within a corrections environment. Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development are provided in a mission-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• An advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

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

Skills

Exams and rounds

SOAP notes

Emergency response

Policy compliance

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (RN)

Nurse Practitioner degree

Job description

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients under supervision, including exams, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds.

The role requires current NP licensure in the state, CPR certification, and ability to work within a corrections environment. Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development are provided in a mission-driven setting.