Nurse Practitioner NP FNP PRN Jail

Wellpath • Madison, WI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Wellpath is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide comprehensive medical services to incarcerated patients. This role operates under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site physicians, adhering to established policies and state guidelines. The NP is responsible for documenting services, communicating scheduling changes, and arranging for coverage when necessary. Wellpath emphasizes a mission of providing quality care with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, aiming to heal the world one patient at a time. They serve a large number of individuals monthly, with a significant portion receiving direct clinical care, including life-saving interventions like Narcan. The company offers ongoing training and development, along with best-in-class clinical resources.

Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• An advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Must have and maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment.
• Must have and maintain current CPR certification.
• Must have the patience and tact to deal with the inmate patient population and ability to work effectively in the corrections environment.
• Scheduling flexibility is also required to be able to rotate hours and shifts, if needed, and to be called during emergency situations to provide coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience and corrections experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical care to inmates, including conducting exams, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds.
• Maintains accurate and legible progress note documentation in SOAP format and adheres to formulary guidelines.
• Responds to emergencies and makes logical decisions regarding non-formulary drugs or off-site referrals.
• Supports existing policies and procedures for admission, transfer, and specialty consultant referrals.
• Maintains confidentiality and provides input into facility committees as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level