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Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSandy Hook, KY, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An advanced degree from an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program is required.
  • Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience and corrections experience are preferred.
  • The candidate must have the patience and tact to work with the inmate patient population and the ability to work effectively in a corrections environment.
  • Scheduling flexibility is required to rotate hours and shifts as needed and to be called during emergencies to provide coverage.
  • The candidate must maintain current Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of employment.
  • The candidate must maintain current CPR certification.
  • Applicants must reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Provide medical care to inmates, including conducting exams, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds.
  • Maintain accurate, 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 established policies and procedures for admission, transfer, and specialty consultant referrals.
  • Maintain confidentiality and provide input into facility committees as requested.
  • Ensure required service documentation is provided to the Site Medical Director or designee for monitoring clinical services.
  • Communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and Health Services Administrator, and arrange coverage for medical services during extended absences.

Desired Qualifications

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

About the Company

Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Wellpath provides outsourced healthcare for inmates in the United States and Australia through government contracts, covering medical, dental, optical, and mental health services. Its offerings include primary care, chronic disease management, substance abuse and detox programs, suicide prevention, pharmaceutical management, and administrative tasks such as revenue cycle management, all using its proprietary ERMA electronic records system. The company operates at scale with divisions serving local jails, state and federal prisons, and inpatient facilities, reaching about 300,000 patients daily across more than 550 facilities. Its goal is to deliver comprehensive, contract-based correctional healthcare while navigating sector challenges like debt, rising labor costs, and litigation risk.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$10.7M
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Founded
2006

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