Nurse Practitioner

POSITION: PA/NP SCHEDULE: As Needed Day Shift FACILITY: Western Virginia Regional Jail LOCATION: Salem, VA Are you ready for an advanced practice role where your skills lead the way and your impact is immediate ? Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice‑involved patients for over 30 years. For many of our patients, this is their first experience with comprehensive, respectful care —and it starts with you. Position Summary As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at our facility, you’ll serve as a key medical provider within a multidisciplinary team. Under the supervision of the Medical Director, you’ll assess and treat acute and chronic conditions, perform physical exams and minor procedures, and coordinate care in collaboration with nurses, physicians, and security staff. Responsibilities include: Performing history and physicals, ordering labs and diagnostics, and managing treatment plans Prescribing medications and administering injections, wound care, and minor procedures Counseling patients on medical issues, preventative care, and prescribed treatments Coordinating patient care and specialty referrals to ensure continuity of services Documenting all clinical encounters and interventions in the EMR system Monitoring patient conditions and participating in daily rounds and screenings Collaborating with nursing staff and security to promote safe, effective care delivery Guiding and supporting nursing personnel and assisting in staff orientation when needed You’ll do more than diagnose and treat. You’ll educate, lead, and advocate—making a difference with every patient you see. What You’ll Need Graduate from an accredited NP or PA program. Active unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in state of practice. Active applicable Controlled Substance Registration/License/Certification in state of practice. Active DEA license required. Active CPR certification required. Strong diagnostic skills and ability to work independently within your scope. A collaborative mindset and a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to care. Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates. Your skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives. #J-18808-Ljbffr