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Nurse Practitioner
Company : wellpath
Location : Indianapolis, IN, 46203
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
You Matter
• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training
Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • 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
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
How you make a difference
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides medical care to inmates, including conducting exams, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds.
- Maintains accurate and legible progress note documentation in SOAP format and adheres to formulary guidelines.
- Responds to emergencies and makes logical decisions regarding non-formulary drugs or off-site referrals.
- Supports existing policies and procedures for admission, transfer, and specialty consultant referrals.
- Maintains confidentiality and provides input into facility committees as requested.
Qualifications & Requirements
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.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
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Frequently asked questions
Indianapolis demonstrates a steady demand for nurse practitioners, fueled by its growing healthcare sector and diverse patient needs. Competition varies, with opportunities spanning correctional facilities to outpatient clinics, making tailored experience and certifications valuable for standing out locally.
Holding an active Indiana state nurse practitioner license is essential. Additional certifications in trauma or emergency care can boost job prospects, especially for roles involving corrections or underserved populations, reflecting Indianapolis’ healthcare landscape and regulatory expectations.
Adaptability to diverse clinical environments and strong communication skills are crucial. For nurse practitioners, mastering chronic care management and emergency response, combined with cultural sensitivity, elevates patient trust and improves outcomes in high-stakes settings.
Advancement often involves specializing in areas such as women’s health or public health, taking leadership roles like clinical director, or pursuing educator positions. Continuous education and gaining experience in varied patient care environments open doors to higher responsibilities.
Wellpath invests in its nurse practitioners through ongoing training, access to clinical education resources, and career growth pathways. Their emphasis on innovation and collaboration fosters an environment where practitioners refine skills while serving vulnerable populations.
Yes, wellpath’s nurse practitioner positions focus on providing compassionate care within correctional facilities, emphasizing treatment of underserved and vulnerable inmates, requiring unique clinical and interpersonal skills aligned with this challenging environment.
Nurse practitioners in Indianapolis typically earn between $95,000 and $120,000 annually, with correctional healthcare roles offering competitive pay depending on experience and certifications, reflecting the specialized nature and demands of this setting.
The role involves rotating hours and shifts to accommodate facility needs, including emergency coverage. Flexibility is key in this position, ensuring continuous patient care while balancing the unique operational demands of correctional healthcare.
Tasks include conducting inmate exams, managing chronic care clinics, and responding to emergencies. Documentation must be precise and comply with facility policies, demanding a thorough understanding of both medical protocols and correctional regulations.
Wellpath fosters a people-first culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Nurse practitioners benefit from a supportive environment promoting autonomy, teamwork, and a mission-driven approach to healthcare for often overlooked populations.