VitalCore Health Strategies
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
VitalCore Health Strategies, North Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29405
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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a
PRN Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
at Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston, South Carolina.
NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARY The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant utilizes the medical model to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatory care as their primary focus. The NP/PA works with a variety of healthcare professionals/security officers in a correctional environment to provide basic medical services supervised by a licensed Physician. The NP/PA has no managerial responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an accredited college/university NP/PA program
Must possess current licenses or certifications in this state
Experience in Correctional desired but not required
Acute care experience preferred
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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 utilization.
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.
SCHEDULE
PRN
Nights
VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
keywords: Nurse Practitioner, APRN, NP, Physician Assistant, PA, corrections, correctional facility, detention center, health care, medical, North Charleston, South Carolina
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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a
PRN Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
at Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston, South Carolina.
NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARY The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant utilizes the medical model to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatory care as their primary focus. The NP/PA works with a variety of healthcare professionals/security officers in a correctional environment to provide basic medical services supervised by a licensed Physician. The NP/PA has no managerial responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an accredited college/university NP/PA program
Must possess current licenses or certifications in this state
Experience in Correctional desired but not required
Acute care experience preferred
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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 utilization.
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.
SCHEDULE
PRN
Nights
VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
keywords: Nurse Practitioner, APRN, NP, Physician Assistant, PA, corrections, correctional facility, detention center, health care, medical, North Charleston, South Carolina
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