Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
VitalCore Health Strategies - North Charleston
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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/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.
NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 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
NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 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 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.
NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHEDULE
- PRN
- Nights
PRN