Nurse Practitioner

VitalCore Health Strategies • Panama City, FL

14d • $0 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Nurse Practitioner at Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Panama City, Florida. This role is for individuals who are passionate about healthcare and seeking a rewarding career with competitive wages. VitalCore prides itself on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals committed to providing quality services and fostering a positive work environment based on respect and appreciation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college / university with current certification / licensure as an APRN in the state of employment.
• Must hold the required annual licensure and credentialing requirements for their specific mid-level provider credentials.
• Maintain an active CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the medical model to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatory care as their primary focus.
• Works with a variety of healthcare professionals and security officers in a correctional environment.
• Provides basic medical services supervised by a licensed Physician.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level