Night-Shift NP/PA in Corrections: Impactful Care

VitalCore Health Strategies; Whitmore Lake (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Protection

Pet Insurance

EAP & Discounts

401K with match

PTO

Annual Bonus

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a 12‑hour night shift at Woodland Correctional Center in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. This role supports ambulatory care in a correctional environment, working with a team of healthcare professionals and security staff to deliver essential medical services.

The position requires NP/PA program graduation and state licensure; correctional experience is desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program.
• Must hold current licenses or credentials in the state of employment.
• Experience in correctional health care is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and initiate care for medical emergencies throughout the facility.
• Identify patient health problems and prescribe treatment under physician supervision.
• Implement medical care utilizing prescribed regimens.
• Provide education to inmates, healthcare staff, and correctional staff.
• Document all healthcare contacts.
• Adhere to safety and security policies and participate in disaster drills.
• Follow security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
• Delegate to and supervise other team members as appropriate.
• Adhere to Universal Precautions and infection control practices.
• Attend training and meetings as required.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Emergency response

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a 12‑hour night shift at Woodland Correctional Center in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. This role supports ambulatory care in a correctional environment, working with a team of healthcare professionals and security staff to deliver essential medical services.

The position requires NP/PA program graduation and state licensure; correctional experience is desirable but not required.