Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner

POSITION : Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

SCHEDULE : Full-Time 40 Hours Per Week

FACILITY : Rushville County Jail

LOCATION : Rushville, IL

A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation s largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient s first experience with quality, compassionate health care.

We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.

When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career.

You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.

You change lives.

You make a difference.

If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE then look at Wexford Health.

BENEFITS :

We re proud to offer a competitive benefits package including :

• Annual review with performance increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plan with match
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direct supervision of the designated Wexford Health manager and the Medical Director and clinical supervision of the Medical Director, an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician s Assistant licensed in the state of assignment is responsible and accountable for evaluating and treating inmates upon referral and acts as a consultant to the nursing staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

TRAVEL : Minimal travel required.

LICENSING : Currently licensed as NP or PA in the state of Illinois

CERTIFICATION : Current CPR certification

EDUCATION : Certification from an accredited college / university as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician s Assistant

EXPERIENCE : Two (2) years experience as a NP / PA preferred.