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Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice ProvidersPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeFresno, CA, 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.
  • Candidates must be comfortable with substance withdrawal management, partnering with psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and behavioral health staff, infectious disease management, medication-assisted treatment, and standardized protocols (Title 15, NCCHC, and ACA).
  • Candidates should be comfortable with suturing, incision and drainage, basic wound care and debridement, splinting and minor fracture management, electrocardiogram interpretation, and emergency response for codes and overdoses.
  • Candidates must have the patience and tact to work with the inmate patient population and be able to work effectively in the corrections environment.
  • Scheduling flexibility is required to rotate hours and shifts as needed and to be called during emergencies to provide coverage.
  • Candidates must maintain current Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of employment and current CPR certification.
  • Applicants must reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct 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, following formulary regimens, and using available in-house treatment resources.
  • Take responsibility for individual clinical 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 as requested.
  • Provide necessary documentation of services to the Site Medical Director or designee to support monitoring of clinical services.
  • Communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and Health Services Administrator, and arrange coverage for medical services when unavailable for an extended period.

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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