Nurse Practitioner

POSITION : PA / NP

SCHEDULE :   32 Hours Per Week

FACILITY : Orleans Justice Center

LOCATION : New Orleans, LA

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.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

Performance check-ins with annual merit increase

Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with 25% match

Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance

Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account

Continuing education options

Free CEUs

Pet Insurance

Flexible pay options including Wisley Card and PayPal

Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives.

Apply today and become the provider your community needs.

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