Full-Time Nurse Practitioner (NP/PA) - Licking, Missouri
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Job Description
- Job Location: MO, Licking - South Central Correctional Center - LICKING, MO
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice Provider, $5,000 Retention Bonus!
Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our team at South Central Correctional Center located Licking, Missouri.
The Nurse Practitioner works under the supervision of a physician in a correctional environment and is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management.
This includes collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, performing assessments, diagnosing patients, and medication management Qualifications: Active, unrestricted MO APRN license Current BLS Ability to pass background screening and credentialing Available Shift Monday-Friday 5, 8 hour shifts or 4, 10 hour shifts Day Shift NO Call No Nights, Weekends or Holidays Benefits We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Company paid malpractice insurance Generous paid time off Pet Insurance Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more...
About Us Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings.
Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.
For additional information, contact Tiffany Walden, Provider Recruiter at twalden@teamcenturion.com or call/text 615-240-7235. indmhm
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for assisting in the delivery of healthcare and patient care management within a correctional environment. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to perform assessments, diagnose patients, and manage medications.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Missouri APRN license and current BLS certification. The role requires the ability to pass a background screening and credentialing process.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-Time Nurse Practitioner (NP/PA) - Licking, Missouri at Centurion Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Correctional Medicine (NP) — ranked against 120 active Correctional Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Correctional Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Centurion Health ranks #8 of 19 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 66% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in correctional medicine (np) | ranked against 120 Correctional Medicine (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Practitioner listings in Missouri | 336 active | 14,212 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 66% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Nurse Practitioner pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Centurion Health | #8 of 19 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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