Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant utilizes the medical model to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatory care as their primary focus. The NP/PA works with a variety of healthcare professionals/security officers in a correctional environment to provide basic medical services supervised by a licensed Physician. The NP/PA has no managerial responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college/university NP/PA program
• Must possess current licenses or certifications in this state
• Experience in Correctional desired but not required
• Acute care experience preferred

Essential Functions

• Responds to and initiates care for medical emergencies throughout the facility.
• Identifies inmate /patient health problems and prescribes treatment under direction of a physician.
• Implements medical care utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by a Physician.
• Provides education to inmate /patient, healthcare, and correctional staff.
• Documents all healthcare contacts.
• Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
• Sets tasks to team members as needed.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
• Attends training and meetings as required.

Schedule

PRN Nights

About the Role

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a PRN Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston, South Carolina!

Requirements

We're people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.