Nurse Practitioner Part-time

Wellpath•High Point, NC

23h

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides a comprehensive range of medical services to incarcerated patients in accordance with established policies and state guidelines. The role operates under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians. The Nurse Practitioner documents services for review by the Site Medical Director or designee, communicates scheduling changes to the Medical Director and Health Services Administrator, and arranges coverage when unavailable for an extended period. The position requires patience and tact in working with the inmate patient population and the ability to work effectively in a corrections environment.

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 working 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 be called during emergencies to provide coverage.
Must 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 for inmates, including chronic care clinics, infirmary rounds, and on-site emergency treatment.
Follow established medical-care policies and procedures, including documenting in SOAP format, adhering to formulary regimens, and using available in-house treatment resources.
Take responsibility 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 when requested.
Document services for monitoring by 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 earned wages as they earn them.
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.