Nurse Practitioner
Company : wellpath
Location : Fresno, CA, 93721
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
- 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.
Additional Details
full time, 40 hours per week, 10 hour shifts.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
Working as a Nurse Practitioner at wellpath involves specialized care for incarcerated and underserved patients, requiring adaptability to a corrections environment. Unlike typical nursing roles, this position demands autonomy in clinical decision-making, managing chronic and emergency care within strict policy frameworks.
Nurse Practitioners in Fresno's correctional settings handle a variety of cases including chronic condition management, emergency interventions, and routine health assessments. The role is dynamic, often requiring quick judgments within established protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
Possessing corrections experience or emergency/trauma background enhances a Nurse Practitioner’s profile in Fresno. Additionally, flexibility in scheduling and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with the inmate population are highly valued by employers like wellpath.
Wellpath provides Nurse Practitioners with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs including fitness memberships. Unique perks like daily pay access and tuition assistance further enhance financial and personal well-being, promoting a balanced lifestyle in Fresno.
Fresno's Nurse Practitioner demand is steady, driven by growing healthcare needs in correctional and underserved populations. Factors like specialized certifications, experience with vulnerable groups, and willingness to work flexible shifts influence hiring prospects positively.
Wellpath emphasizes a people-first culture with a mission-driven approach focusing on compassionate care for overlooked patients. This ethos fosters collaboration and continuous learning, creating an environment where Nurse Practitioners feel valued and empowered to make meaningful impacts.
Nurse Practitioners in Fresno working within correctional healthcare typically earn between $95,000 and $115,000 annually. This range reflects the specialized skills required and local cost of living, with employers like wellpath offering competitive compensation alongside benefits.
The Nurse Practitioner collaborates closely with the site medical director and physicians, ensuring clinical services meet policy standards. This integration fosters accountability and shared decision-making, essential for effective healthcare delivery in wellpath’s Fresno facilities.
Challenges include managing complex health issues within security constraints, maintaining patient confidentiality, and adapting care approaches to an inmate population. Wellpath supports NPs with training and resources to navigate these complexities confidently.
Wellpath offers ongoing education, training, and development opportunities tailored for healthcare practitioners. Nurse Practitioners can leverage these resources to enhance clinical skills, pursue specialized certifications, and explore leadership pathways within the organization.