Job Description
Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi! 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 Nurse Practitioner at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Pearl, MS!
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking 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 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
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
401K & Plan Matching
PTO
Annual Incentive Bonus
NURSE PRACTITIONER POSITION SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner utilizes the medical model to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatory care as their primary focus. The Physician’s Assistant works with a variety of healthcare professionals/security officers in a correctional environment to provide basic medical services supervised by a licensed Physician. The PA has no managerial responsibilities.
NURSE PRACTITIONER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an accredited college/university NP or PA program
Must possess current licenses or certifications in this state
Experience in Correctional desired but not required
NURSE PRACTITIONER 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.
Assigns tasks to team members as needed.
Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
Attends training and meetings as required.
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, ARNP #INDMS
Full-Time
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work,