Nurse Practitioner NP Jail PT

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive medical services for incarcerated patients in Wisconsin. This role involves conducting routine and emergency medical care, ensuring proper documentation, and maintaining confidentiality. The ideal candidate holds an advanced Nurse Practitioner degree and has experience in medical/surgical or emergency care. Candidates should have scheduling flexibility for shifts and emergencies. The position features one 12-hour shift weekly with on-call compensation.

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.
• Ability to work effectively in the corrections environment.
• Must maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine and emergency medical care for inmates.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures for medical care.
• Reports any concerns to the Medical Director or Health Services Administrator.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Provides input into facility mandatory committees as requested.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Emergency medical care

Documentation in SOAP format

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Advanced degree in an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Overview

Wellpath is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide comprehensive medical services under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site physicians for incarcerated patients, in accordance with established policy and state guidelines.

How you make a difference

The Nurse Practitioner under supervision offers a comprehensive range of medical services to incarcerated patients, ensuring documentation is provided to monitor the provision of clinical services. They communicate scheduling changes and arrange coverage for medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts routine and emergency medical care for inmates, including chronic care clinics, infirmary rounds, and on-site emergency treatment.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures for medical care, including documentation in SOAP format, adherence to formulary regimens, and utilization of in-house resources for treatment.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual judgments and actions, while reporting any concerns or questions to the Medical Director or Health Services Administrator.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance with accepted practices for incarcerated individuals.
• Provides 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 is preferred.
• Must have the patience and tact to deal with the inmate patient population and ability to work effectively in the corrections environment.
• Scheduling flexibility is required to rotate hours and shifts, 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.

Additional Details

1 12hr shift occurring weekly on Fridays ~0700-1900. On call compensation: $50/day.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to help society’s most vulnerable and overlooked individuals. We aim to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, and to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”.

How you make a difference (reiterated)

T he Nurse Practitioner (NP) under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians offers medical services to incarcerated patients in accordance with policy and state guidelines. They ensure documentation is provided to monitor clinical services and communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and H.S.A., making arrangements for coverage if unavailable for an extended period.

Why Wellpath

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