About this opportunity
VitalCore Health Strategies lists this Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant opportunity in nashville, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join the VitalCore Team in Tennessee! We're people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a PRN Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at the Davidson County Detention Centers in Nashville.
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
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.
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Worksite address
nashville, TN, 37247, US
Who can apply
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