Nurse Practitioner (NP/PA) - St. Joseph, Missouri
Listed compensation
$133,120
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
- Job Location: MO, St. Joseph - Western Rcpt, Diagnostic & Correctional Ctr - ST JOSEPH, MO
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice Provider
Centurion Health is the proud provider of healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Western Reception and Diagnostic Center located in St. Joseph, Missouri. A $5,000 retention bonus is being offered with this position!
Annual salary of $133,120! 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: Clean, active Missouri APRN license Board certification Ability to pass background check and credentialing Available Shift NO call Day shift Monday - Friday 5 - 8 hour shifts or 4 - 10 hour shifts NO Nights, weekends or holidays Benefits We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: $5,000 retention bonus Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Company paid malpractice insurance Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Pet Insurance 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 works under physician supervision to deliver healthcare services and manage patient care within a correctional environment. Responsibilities include performing clinical assessments, diagnosing patients, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a clean, active Missouri APRN license and possess board certification. The role requires the ability to pass a background check and credentialing process.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner (NP/PA) - St. Joseph, 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 #7 of 17 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 62% have no call, 76% 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 adjusted pay | ~$146k in purchasing power | Missouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Practitioner listings in Missouri | 336 active | 14,212 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% remote · 62% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Nurse Practitioner pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Centurion Health | #7 of 17 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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- No call
- No weekends
- No nights
Benefits & Perks
Living in St. Joseph
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $211k≈ 1.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $990/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 86.4
- State income tax
- Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · St. Joseph, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.