Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant in North Charleston, South Carolina at VitalCore Health Strategies

Salary: $60.00/hr
VitalCore Health Strategies
North Charleston, South Carolina, 29405, United States
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Job Description

Join the VitalCore Team in South Carolina! 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 Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston, South Carolina for Full-Time!

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining 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 SUMMARYThe 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 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 Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term/Long Term Disability
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Animal/Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
  • 401K & Plan Matching
  • PTO
  • Annual Incentive Payment
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account


NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHEDULE

    Full Time

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.


About VitalCore Health Strategies

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VitalCore Health Strategies
vitalcorehs.com
2015

Founded

900

Employees

hospital & health care

Industry

Topeka, Kansas

Headquarters

Overview

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) is a correctional healthcare company based in Topeka, Kansas. Founded in January 2015 and rebranded in 2018, VCHS employs around 384 people and generates annual revenue of $56.4 million...

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North Charleston, South Carolina, 29405, United States

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