Part Time-NP/PA Float - Upper Region
About The Position
Join the VitalCore Team in Michigan! We’re people fueled by passion, not by profit. VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Part Time floating Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant in the Upper Peninsula, Michigan! The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for covering the Upper Peninsula sites 2 days/week. The employee will be compensated for travel expenses while working shifts following guidelines discussed in the employee handbook. The areas included in coverage include: Freeland, Newberry, Baraga, Marquette, Kincheloe & Munising. 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.
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
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
