Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Wellpath; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k)

DailyPay – receive pay as you earn it

Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program featuring fitness memberships

Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner in Santa Rosa, California, focusing on providing routine and emergency medical care for inmates. The role requires a graduate of an accredited nursing school with an advanced degree in Nurse Practitioner program.

Applicants must have prior medical experience, current licensure, and CPR certification. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), along with daily pay and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience with corrections preferred.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patience and tact

Ability to work effectively in corrections environment

Scheduling flexibility

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

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, 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.

Additional Details

Full‑time position, 4×8‑hour day shift (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) weekly. Adult Primary Care.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Experience

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

Licenses / Certifications

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

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k).
• DailyPay – receive pay 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We are an affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.