Join the VitalCore Team in Massachusetts! 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 (12 hours/week) Nurse Practitioner, PA or APRN at Essex County Correctional Facility in Middleton, MA
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical 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 POSITION PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 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.
- Will be required to work within a correctional facility.
- 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.
- Demonstrates proficiency in all company software required for the position.
- Other duties as assigned.
NURSE PRACTITIONER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate of an accredited college/university NP PA program
- Must possess current licenses or certifications in this state.
- Experience in corrections desired but not required.
- Acute care experience preferred.
- MOUD/MAT experience preferred.
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