Nurse Practitioner - Days - $7K Bonus

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Dallas (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 119,808 - 133,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

Tax free Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Discounted rates for loans

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Luzerne County seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide medical care to incarcerated patients. This role involves conducting exams, maintaining documentation, and responding to emergencies. Candidates must have an accredited nursing degree and a current Nurse Practitioner license along with CPR certification. Prior experience in medical/surgical or emergency settings is preferred. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and diverse environment, making a significant impact on the lives of underserved patients.

Qualifications

• Must maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical care to inmates including conducting exams and chronic care clinics.
• Maintains accurate progress note documentation in SOAP format.
• Responds to emergencies regarding non-formulary drugs and off-site referrals.
• Supports policies for admission and specialty consultant referrals.

Skills

Medical care provision

Documentation in SOAP format

Emergency response

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Advanced degree in a Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Compensation Information

$119,808 - $133,120 / year

Department (Org)

Clinic

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

How you make a difference

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians offers a comprehensive range of medical services to incarcerated patients in accordance with policy and state guidelines. They ensure that required documentation is provided to the Site Medical Director or designee and communicate scheduling changes and arrange coverage when needed.

Key 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

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

Experience

• Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma and corrections experience is preferred.
• Patience and tact to deal with inmate patient population and ability to work effectively in the corrections environment.
• Scheduling flexibility to rotate hours and shifts, if needed, and to be called during emergency situations to provide coverage.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must have and maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment.
• Must have and maintain current CPR certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affiantitive Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.