Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant position at VitalCore Health Strategies offers a PRN role at Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston, South Carolina. Responsibilities include providing basic medical services in a correctional setting under physician supervision. Minimum requirements include graduation from an NP/PA program, current state licenses, and acute care experience. Shifts are available for both days and nights. VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
Job Description
Job Description:
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader inCorrectional Health Care has an opening for a PRN NursePractitioner / Physician Assistant at Sheriff Al Cannon DetentionCenter in North Charleston, South Carolina!
At VitalCore we prideourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethicalindividuals who are committed to providing quality services. Joinour team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategiespromotes a positive work environment that is based on respect andappreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.
POSITIONSUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant utilizes themedical model to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatorycare as their primary focus. The NP/PA works with a variety ofhealthcare professionals/security officers in a correctionalenvironment to provide basic medical services supervised by alicensed Physician. The NP/PA has no managerial responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an accredited college/universityNP/PA programMust possess current licenses or certifications inthis stateExperience in Correctional desired but not requiredAcutecare experience preferred
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONSResponds to andinitiates care for medical emergencies throughout thefacility.
Identifies inmate /patient health problems and prescribestreatment under direction of a physician.
Implements medical careutilizing therapeutic regimens approved by a Physician.
Provideseducation to inmate /patient, healthcare, and correctionalstaff.
Documents all healthcare contacts.
Adheres to safety andsecurity policies and participates in disaster drills. Followssecurity regulations for keys, sharps, andcontrolledmedications.
Assigns tasks to team members as needed.
Adheres toUniversal Precautions and other appropriate infection controlpractices.
Attends training and meetings as required.
SCHEDULEPRNNightsDays VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunityemployer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusiveworkplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participateand contribute to the success of the business and are valued fortheir skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
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