About this opportunity
VitalCore Health Strategies lists this Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner opportunity in bridgewater, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team in Massachusetts! We're people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has a Full-Time (32 hours/week) opening for a Nurse Practitioner at Old Colony Correctional Center in Bridgewater, MA.
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated 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 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
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
401K & Plan Matching
PTO
Annual Incentive Bonus
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
NURSE PRACTITIONER POSITION SUMMARY
The NP utilizes the medical model to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatory care as their primary focus in a correctional environment. The NP works with a variety of healthcare professionals/security officers in a correctional environment to provide basic medical services supervised by a licensed Physician.
NURSE PRACTITIONER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responds to and initiates care for medical emergencies throughout the facility.
Identifies patient health problems and prescribes treatment under the direction of a physician.
Implements medical care utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by a Physician.
Provides education to inmate/patient, healthcare staff, 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.
Delegates to and supervises other team members as appropriate.
Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
Attends training and meetings as required.
NURSE PRACTITIONER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an accredited college/university NP program
Has at least 2+ years experience as an NP
Must possess current independent licensure and certifications in the state of MA
Experience in corrections desired but not required
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.
Worksite address
bridgewater, MA, 02324, US
Who can apply
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