Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - 12 hour night shift
VitalCore Health Strategies•Marquette, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at Marquette Branch Prison in Marquette, Michigan. This is a 12 hour night shift position requiring every other weekend and every other holiday. VitalCore prides itself on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals committed to providing quality services and promotes a positive work environment based on respect and appreciation.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited college/university NP / PA program
- Must possess current licenses or certifications in the state of employment
- Maintains required annual licensure and credentialing requirements for physician assistants / Nurse Practitioner in the healthcare unit.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Correctional desired but not required
Responsibilities
- Responds 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 utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by a Physician.
- Provides 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.
Benefits
- 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
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401K & Plan Matching
- PTO
- Annual Incentive Bonus
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
