Nurse Practitioner — Mission-Driven Corrections Care

Wellpath; Tucker (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life insurance

Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA

Wellness program

Preferred banking partnership

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients under site supervision. You will perform exams, manage chronic conditions, and provide care in accordance with policy and state guidelines.

You will document visits in SOAP format, participate in emergencies, and coordinate coverage as needed while upholding confidentiality and clinical standards. This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care in a corrections setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• An advanced degree in an approved NP program.
• Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of employment.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical care to inmates, including exams, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds.
• Maintains accurate SOAP notes and follows 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 contributes to facility committees.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Inmate care

Communication

Documentation (SOAP)

Education

BSN or higher

Nurse Practitioner license

Job description

Wellpath is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients under site supervision. You will perform exams, manage chronic conditions, and provide care in accordance with policy and state guidelines.

You will document visits in SOAP format, participate in emergencies, and coordinate coverage as needed while upholding confidentiality and clinical standards. This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care in a corrections setting.