Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Wellpath•Lincoln, NE

13d

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 documents services for review and monitoring by the Site Medical Director or designee, communicates scheduling changes to the Medical Director and Health Services Administrator (H.S.A.), and arranges coverage when unavailable for an extended period. The role may involve 10-hour shifts, 7 a.m.–5 p.m., four days per week Tuesday through Friday, or 8-hour shifts, 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m., five days per week Monday through Friday. Scheduling flexibility is required, including rotating hours and shifts as needed and responding to emergency coverage situations. This position is available only to people who reside in the United States.

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 as 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 examinations, 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 logical 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 to facility committees as requested.
Provide necessary documentation of services to the Site Medical Director or designee.
Communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and H.S.A. and arrange coverage when unavailable for an extended period.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid time off.
401(k).
DailyPay, allowing team members to receive earned pay as they earn it.
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.
Ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members.