Wellpath - Lincoln, NE
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Lincoln, NE
5,001-10,000 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician's Assistant (PA) position at Wellpath involves providing medical care and treatment to the inmate population, focusing on underserved and vulnerable patients. This role emphasizes collaboration within a healthcare team, compliance with regulations, and the delivery of compassionate care. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and training in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily sick call, carry out treatments, and follow standardized procedures and protocols.
- Provide emergency care for identified medical emergencies and coordinate patient transfers to appropriate facilities.
- Perform minor surgical procedures, repair lacerations, and remove sutures.
- Treat and manage non-psychotic behavioral health disorders and provide ongoing care for patients on maintenance doses of non-psychotic medications.
- Participate in Quality Management and Peer Review activities, document findings using the S.O.A.P.E. method, and attend quarterly Quality Management meetings.
Requirements
- Completion of a master's program in nursing (NPs) or an accredited education program for PAs.
- Previous correctional/detention facility experience.
- Minimum two (2) years' experience, preferred.
- Unrestricted current license, certification or registration in state of practice - must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc.
- Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration.
- Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS and PALS (where applicable) certification through AHA.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and 401k plan.
- DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it.
- Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching.
- Company paid life insurance.
- Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA).
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts.
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans.
