Full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP/PA) - Jefferson City, Missouri
Listed compensation
$140k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: MO, Jefferson City - Jefferson City Correctional Center - JEFFERSON CITY, MO, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice Provider, $7,500 Retention Bonus! $140,000+ Salary (based on experience) 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 Jefferson City Correctional Center located in Jefferson City, 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 Ability to pass background screening and credentialing Available Shift Monday - Friday Day shift 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: 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 is responsible for performing patient assessments, diagnosing conditions, and managing medications within a correctional facility. They work under the supervision of a physician and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive healthcare services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Missouri APRN license and possess a graduate degree. The ability to pass a background screening and credentialing process is mandatory for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP/PA) - Jefferson City, Missouri at Centurion Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,591 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Centurion Health ranks #3 of 12 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 64% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $154k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No weekends
- No nights
Living in Jefferson City
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $269k≈ 1.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,017/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 88.0
- State income tax
- Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
BEA 2024 · Jefferson City, MO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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