Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
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 Full Time 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.
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
Responsibilities
- 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.
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
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401K & Plan Matching
- PTO
- Annual Incentive Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
