Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Join the VitalCoreTeam in Georgia! Were people fueled by passion, not by profit. VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Nurse Practitioner at Charles B. Webster Detention Center in Augusta, Georgia for Full-Time!!!At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated 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 BENEFITS PACKAGE : Holiday Pay : New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas DayMedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceShort Term / Long Term DisabilityIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center401K & Plan MatchingPTOAnnual Incentive BonusDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountNURSE PRACTITIONER POSITION SUMMARYThe Nurse Practitioner utilizes the medical model to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatory care as their primary focus in a correctional environment. The Physicians Assistant works with a variety of healthcare professionals / security officers in a correctional environment to provide basic medical services supervised by a licensed Physician. NURSE PRACTITIONER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSResponds to and initiates care for medical emergencies throughout the facility.Identifies patient health problems and prescribes treatment under the direction of a physician.Implements medical care utiliProvides education to inmate / patient, healthcare staff, 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.Delegates to and supervises other team members as appropriate.Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.Attends training and meetings as required.NURSE PRACTITIONER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSGraduate of an accredited college / university NP programMust possess current licenses or certifications in the state of employmentExperience in Correctional desired but not requiredMaintains required annual licensure and credentialing requirements for physician assistants / Nurse Practitioner in the healthcare unit.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.Keywords : NP, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, np, ARNPFull-TimePI8e361978edf9-31181-39046163