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Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFresno, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and an advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience and corrections experience are preferred.
  • Must have the patience and tact to deal with the inmate population and the ability to work effectively in the corrections environment.
  • Scheduling flexibility is required to rotate hours and shifts when needed and to provide emergency coverage when called.
  • Must maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of employment.
  • Must maintain current CPR certification.
  • Must be comfortable with substance withdrawal management, working with psychiatric nurse practitioners and behavioral health staff, infectious disease management, medication-assisted treatment, and standardized protocols (Title 15/NCCHC/ACA).
  • Must be comfortable performing suturing, incision and drainage, basic wound care and debridement, splinting and minor fracture management, electrocardiogram interpretation, and emergency response for codes and overdoses.

Responsibilities

  • Examine patients, conduct sick calls, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds, and respond to health emergencies.
  • Diagnose conditions, prescribe and manage treatment plans, and provide ongoing medical and medication-assisted treatment care.
  • Conduct medication-assisted treatment assessments, inductions, and follow-up appointments, and manage medication continuation and titration.
  • Order and interpret laboratory tests and drug screens, and use appropriate in-house and referral resources.
  • Document patient encounters, maintain confidentiality, and comply with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.

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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