Nurse Practitioner- Days. $8500.00 BONUS

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Central City (KY); On-site; USD 122,534 - 136,148; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k)

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program with discounts

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients. Responsibilities include conducting medical exams, maintaining documentation, and responding to emergencies within a corrections environment.

The ideal candidate must have an advanced nursing education, relevant experience in medical/surgical and emergency settings, and be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Kentucky.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and a 401(k). Tuition assistance and a wellness program are also offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides medical care to inmates, including exams and chronic care.
• Maintains accurate documentation in SOAP format.
• Responds to emergencies and logical decisions regarding referrals.
• Supports policies for admission and transfer.
• Maintains confidentiality and participates in facility committees.

Skills

Medical/surgical experience

Emergency/trauma experience

Patience and tact

Scheduling flexibility

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Advanced degree in Nurse Practitioner program

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner – Days

Compensation: $122,534.05 – $136,148.90 per year, plus $8,500.00 bonus.

Overview

Provide comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other physicians. Responsibilities include medical exams, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds. Ensure documentation, handle emergencies, support policies, maintain confidentiality, and participate in facility committees.

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 experience, corrections experience is preferred.
• Patience and tact necessary to deal with inmate patient population, ability to work effectively in a corrections environment.
• Scheduling flexibility required – rotation hours, shifts, call for coverage during emergencies.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of employment.
• Current CPR certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k).
• DailyPay – receive pay as you earn it.
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling and health coaching.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA).
• Wellness program with fitness membership 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.