Nurse Practitioner (NP) Hourly
Company: Wellpath
Location: Monroe
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Overview The Nurse Practitioner
(NP) under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other
site Physicians, offers a comprehensive range of medical services
to incarcerated patients in accordance with established policy and
state guidelines. They ensure necessary documentation of services
is provided to the Site Medical Director or designee to monitor the
provision of clinical services. Additionally, they communicate
scheduling changes to the Medical Director and H.S.A. and make
arrangements for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an
extended period of time. Responsibilities Conducts routine and
emergency medical care for inmates, including chronic care clinics,
infirmary rounds, and emergency treatment on-site. Adheres 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. Assumes
responsibility and accountability for individual judgments and
actions, while also reporting any concerns or questions to the
Medical Director or Health Services Administrator. Maintains
patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance with accepted
practices for incarcerated individuals. Provides input into
facility mandatory committees as requested. Qualifications
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.
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