Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in California is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide medical services to incarcerated patients. This role includes conducting exams, documenting services, and working with a diverse patient population in a corrections environment. Candidates must have an advanced nursing degree, relevant experience, and the flexibility to manage scheduling requirements. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a work-life balance program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with NP designation.
• Prior medical/surgical or emergency/trauma experience preferred.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in California.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and emergency medical care for inmates.
• Document services provided in accordance with state guidelines.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and adhere to established policies.

Skills

Patience in handling inmate population

Ability to work effectively in corrections environment

Scheduling flexibility

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Advanced degree in Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

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, including:

• 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.

For those whose calling is to serve others, join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

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

How you make a difference

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site physicians offers a comprehensive range of medical services to incarcerated patients in accordance with established policy and state guidelines. They ensure necessary documentation of services is provided to the Site Medical Director or designee to monitor the provision of clinical services. Additionally, they communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and H.S.A. and make arrangements for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time.

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, while also reporting any 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 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, if needed, 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

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

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