Nurse Practitioner - Inmate Care with Autonomy & Growth

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition assistance

EAP

HSA

Wellness program

Banking benefits

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients in our correctional facilities. You will report to the Site Medical Director and conduct exams, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds with documentation in SOAP format.

Requirements include current NP licensure in the state, CPR certification, and prior medical/surgical or emergency/trauma experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides medical care to inmates, including exams, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds.
• Maintains progress note documentation in SOAP format 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 referrals.
• Collaborates with facility committees and maintains patient confidentiality.

Job description

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients in our correctional facilities. You will report to the Site Medical Director and conduct exams, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds with documentation in SOAP format.

Requirements include current NP licensure in the state, CPR certification, and prior medical/surgical or emergency/trauma experience.