Nurse Practitioner (NP)

About the Role Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved. Join a mission‑driven organization with a people‑first culture. We provide care for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients, promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and offer autonomy in a warm team environment. Opportunities for career growth and training are available. Key Responsibilities Conduct routine and emergency medical care for inmates, including chronic care clinics, infirmary rounds, and emergency treatment on‑site. Adhere to established policies and procedures for medical care, including documentation in SOAP format, adherence to formulary regimens, and utilizing available in‑house resources for treatment. Assume responsibility and accountability for individual judgments and actions, while also reporting any 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 into facility mandatory committees as requested. Additional Details Hours: 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Candidates should be comfortable with substance withdrawal management, partnering with psych NP’s and behavioral health staff, infectious disease management, MAT and standardized protocols (Title 15/NCCHC/ACA). They should also be comfortable doing suturing, incision and draining (abscesses are extremely common), basic wound care and debridement, splinting/minor fracture management, EKG interpretation, and emergency response (codes and overdoses). Qualifications & Requirements Education A graduate of an accredited school of nursing An advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program Experience Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience and corrections experience is preferred. Must have the patience and tact to deal with the inmate patient population and ability to work effectively in the corrections environment. Scheduling flexibility is also required to be able to rotate hours and shifts, if needed, and to be called during emergency situations to provide coverage. Licenses/Certifications Must have and maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment. Must have and maintain current CPR certification. Perks & Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k), we foster a work–life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial well‑being. DailyPay, tuition assistance, dependent scholarships, employee assistance program (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. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We Encourage You to Apply If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wellpath