Nurse Practitioner

Wellpath • Richmond, TX

6d

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 as required so the Site Medical Director or designee can monitor clinical care. The role also involves communicating scheduling changes to the Medical Director and Health Services Administrator and arranging coverage when unavailable for an extended period.

The NP provides routine and emergency care, follows established clinical policies and procedures, and maintains patient confidentiality. The position requires patience and tact when working with incarcerated patients, flexibility to rotate hours and shifts when needed, and availability for emergency coverage.

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 in dealing with the inmate patient population and ability to work effectively in a corrections environment.
• Scheduling flexibility to rotate hours and shifts if needed and to provide coverage during emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and emergency medical care for inmates, including chronic care clinics, infirmary rounds, and on-site emergency treatment.
• Follow established medical 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, 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.
• Ensure required documentation of services is provided to the Site Medical Director or designee.
• 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, allowing employees to receive earnings as they accrue.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time