Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

VitalCore Health Strategies•Charlotte, NC

1d•$73 - $83•Onsite

About The Position

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to provide care at Mecklenburg County Detention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, for 8 hours per week. The role uses the medical model to address varied healthcare needs, with ambulatory care as the primary focus. In the correctional environment, the Physician Assistant works with healthcare professionals and security officers to provide basic medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or university NP/PA program.
Hold current licenses or certifications in the state of employment.
Maintain required annual licensure and credentialing requirements for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a correctional setting is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Respond to and initiate care for medical emergencies throughout the facility.
Identify patient health problems and prescribe treatment under the direction of a physician.
Implement medical care using therapeutic regimens approved by a physician.
Educate inmates/patients, healthcare staff, and correctional staff.
Document all healthcare contacts.
Follow safety and security policies and participate in disaster drills.
Follow security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
Delegate to and supervise other team members as appropriate.
Follow Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection-control practices.
Attend required training and meetings.
Maintain annual licensure and credentialing requirements.