Nurse Practitioner

Wellpath • Richmond, TX

5d

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP), under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians, provides a comprehensive range of medical services to incarcerated patients in accordance with established policies and state guidelines. The NP ensures that services are documented for review by the Site Medical Director or designee, communicates scheduling changes to the Medical Director and Health Services Administrator (H.S.A.), and arranges coverage when unavailable for an extended period.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Advanced degree from an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of employment, maintained throughout employment.
• Current CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
• Patience and tact in dealing with the inmate patient population, and ability to work effectively in a corrections environment.
• Scheduling flexibility to rotate hours and shifts when needed and provide coverage during emergency situations.
• Position is available only to applicants who reside in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience.
• Corrections experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency medical care to incarcerated patients, including chronic care clinics, infirmary rounds, and on-site emergency treatment.
• Follow established medical care policies and procedures, including SOAP-format documentation, formulary regimens, and use of available in-house treatment resources.
• Take responsibility for and be accountable for individual judgments and actions; raise concerns or questions with the Medical Director or Health Services Administrator.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance with accepted practices for incarcerated individuals.
• Provide input to facility mandatory committees when requested.
• Ensure necessary documentation of services is provided to the Site Medical Director or designee.
• Communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and H.S.A., and arrange coverage when unavailable for an extended period.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• DailyPay access to earned wages.
• Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships.
• Employee Assistance Program, 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.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time