Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant VitalCore Health Strategies - 2.9 North Charleston, SC Job Details Full-time $59 - $60 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Direct patient care Medical documentation Correctional experience Infection control Mid-level Outpatient Corrections facility medical clinic experience Prescribing medications Patient treatment Patient education Delegation Patient emergency assistance Under 1 year Full Job Description Join the VitalCore Team in South Carolina! We're people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Full Time Night Shift Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston, South Carolina! At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

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.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Holiday Pay :

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability Identity Theft Protection Animal/Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center 401K PTO Annual Incentive Payment

NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an accredited college/university NP/PA programMust possess current licenses or certifications in this stateExperience in Correctional desired but not requiredAcute care experience preferred

NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 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, andcontrolled medications.

Assigns tasks to team members as needed.

Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.

Attends training and meetings as required.

NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHEDULE

Full TimeNights VitalCore Health Strategies 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.

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