Nurse Practitioner Corrections

Wellpath • Milwaukee, WI

1d

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides a comprehensive range of medical services to incarcerated patients under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians, in accordance with established policies and state guidelines. The NP documents services for review by the Site Medical Director or designee, communicates scheduling changes to the Medical Director and Health Services Administrator, and arranges medical-service coverage when unavailable for an extended period. This position is 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) and includes night shifts, on-call responsibilities, and holiday and weekend requirements.

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, which must be maintained.
• Current CPR certification, which must be maintained.
• Patience and tact when working with incarcerated patients, and ability to work effectively in a corrections environment.
• Scheduling flexibility to rotate hours and shifts as needed and provide coverage during emergencies.
• Must reside in the United States.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency medical care for inmates, 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 and accountability for individual judgments and actions, and report 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 to facility mandatory committees as requested.
• Document services for the Site Medical Director or designee to monitor clinical services.
• Communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and Health Services Administrator, and arrange coverage when unavailable for an extended period.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• DailyPay.
• 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 with fitness memberships and product discounts.
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time