PRN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 90,898 - 129,462; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Discounted loans

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Jersey is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients. This role requires an accredited nursing degree, flexibility in scheduling, and the ability to work effectively with inmate populations. Candidates will join a mission-driven team focused on quality care and ongoing professional development. Competitive compensation of $79.98 per hour is offered alongside benefits including tuition assistance and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Advanced degree in an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in NJ.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and emergency medical care for inmates.
• Document services for oversight by Medical Director.
• Coordinate scheduling changes with Medical Director.
• Maintain patient confidentiality according to practices.

Skills

Chronic care clinics

Emergency medical care

Effective communication

Judgment accountability

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Advanced degree in Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Viewing: PRN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job details and search criteria: Search by title, keyword or req #; Search by City, State Within; State/Facility; Search by Job Family.

Overview

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture and excellent career growth opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $79.98 - $79.98 / hour

Department (Org): Clinic

Perks and Benefits: In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster work-life balance to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing 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.

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

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 often overlooked individuals. We provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals monthly in their facilities, with many receiving direct clinical care and lifesaving interventions.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities and have best-in-class clinical resources for training, education, and point-of-care support.

How you make a difference

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) works under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians, offering a comprehensive range of medical services to incarcerated patients in accordance with policy and state guidelines. They document services for monitoring by the Site Medical Director or designee and coordinate scheduling changes with the Medical Director and Health Services Administrator (H.S.A.). They also arrange for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period.

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 SOAP documentation, formulary adherence, and use of in-house resources.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for judgments, and reports concerns or questions to the Medical Director or Health Services Administrator.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance with 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
• Ability to work effectively in the corrections environment and with inmate patient populations
• Scheduling flexibility to rotate hours/shifts and to be available for emergencies

Licenses/Certifications

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

EEO/AA Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.