Nurse Practitioner in Greenwood, Mississippi at VitalCore Health Strategies

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 DayMedicalDentalVision Health Savings AccountLife InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityIdentity Theft ProtectionEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center401K & Plan MatchingPTOAnnual Incentive Bonus

NURSE PRACTITIONER POSITION SUMMARYThe 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.

NURSE PRACTITIONER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an accredited college/university NP or PA programMust possess current licenses or certifications in this stateExperience in Correctional desired but not required

NURSE PRACTITIONER 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, andcontrolled medications.Assigns tasks to team members as needed.Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.Attends training and meetings as required.