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Saint Joseph, Missouri

Nurse Practitioner (NP/PA) - St. Joseph, Missouri (79890)

Nurse Practitioner 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$133,120

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: MO, St. Joseph - Western Rcpt, Diagnostic & Correctional Ctr - ST JOSEPH, MO 64506Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice ProviderCenturion 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 assists in the delivery of healthcare and patient care management within a correctional environment. Responsibilities include performing assessments, diagnosing patients, and managing medications while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a clean, active Missouri APRN license and board certification. A graduate degree and the ability to pass a background check and credentialing process are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Medical AssessmentDiagnosisCollaborationClinical Care

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 50% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Centurion Health ranks #6 of 16 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner (NP/PA) - St. Joseph, Missouri (79890) at Centurion Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,625 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.0
Better work-life than 80% of Family Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,625 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in St. Joseph

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$213k≈ 1.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,038/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Centurion Health

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Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Retention Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Malpractice Insurance