Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 125,301 - 178,459; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

401k

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in California is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide routine and emergency medical care to incarcerated patients. This role involves adhering to established policies, maintaining patient confidentiality, and ensuring documentation compliance. Ideal candidates should have an advanced nursing degree, prior medical experience, and the ability to work in a corrections environment. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• A graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• An advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience preferred.
• Must have patience and tact to deal with the inmate patient population.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and emergency medical care for inmates.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures for medical care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.

Job description

We’re on a path to better healthcare. Join us

Compensation Information: $110.25 - $110.25 / hour

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

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k—we foster a work–life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial well‑being.

• 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 bring compassion, collaboration, and innovation to every patient, and we commit to doing the right thing—always.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in our facilities each month, many of whom receive direct clinical care, including lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, with best‑in‑class clinical resources for training, education, and point‑of‑care support.

How you make a difference

Under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site physicians, you will offer a comprehensive range of medical services to incarcerated patients in accordance with established policy and state guidelines. You will ensure necessary documentation is provided, communicate scheduling changes, and arrange coverage when unavailable.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and emergency medical care for inmates, including chronic‑care clinics, infirmary rounds, and emergency treatment on‑site.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures for medical care, including documentation in SOAP format, adherence to formulary regimens, and utilizing available in‑house resources for treatment.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for individual judgments and actions; report concerns or questions to the Medical Director or Health Services Administrator.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance with accepted practices for incarcerated individuals.
• Provide input into facility mandatory committees as requested.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• A graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• An advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Experience

• Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience and corrections experience preferred.
• Must have the patience and tact to deal with the inmate patient population and the ability to work effectively in the corrections environment.
• Scheduling flexibility is required to rotate hours, shifts, and be called during emergencies.

Licenses/Certifications

• Maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment.
• Maintain current CPR certification.

*no weekends—Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer

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