Nurse Practitioner - Days - $7K Bonus
Wellpath•Somerset, TX
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 policy and state guidelines. The NP documents services so the Site Medical Director or designee can monitor clinical care, communicates scheduling changes to the Medical Director and H.S.A., and arranges coverage when unavailable for an extended period. The role is advertised for day shifts with a $7,000 bonus.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Advanced degree from an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Maintain current Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of employment.
- Maintain current CPR certification.
- Have the patience and tact to work with the inmate patient population and the ability to work effectively in a corrections environment.
- Scheduling flexibility to rotate hours and shifts if needed and to be called during emergencies to provide coverage.
Nice To Haves
- Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience.
- Corrections experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical care to inmates, including conducting exams, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds.
- Maintain accurate and legible progress-note documentation in SOAP format and adhere to formulary guidelines.
- Respond to emergencies and make decisions regarding non-formulary drugs or off-site referrals.
- Support existing policies and procedures for admission, transfer, and specialty consultant referrals.
- Maintain confidentiality and provide input into facility committees as requested.
- Communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and H.S.A., and arrange coverage for extended absences.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- DailyPay
- 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
- $7,000 bonus
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