NP/PA for Corrections Health — Colorado Springs

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short/Long Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) in Colorado Springs is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide ambulatory medical care in a correctional setting. The role emphasizes MAT and interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, security staff, and healthcare professionals.

The position requires graduation from an accredited NP/PA program, MAT experience, and current licenses in the state.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program.
• MAT experience is required.
• Must possess current licenses or certifications in the state of employment.
• Correctional experience is preferred but not required.
• Maintains required licensure/credentialing for PAs/NPs.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and initiate care for medical emergencies in the facility.
• Identify patient health problems and prescribe treatment under physician direction.
• Provide medical care using regimens approved by a physician.
• Educate patients, healthcare staff, and correctional staff.
• Document all healthcare contacts.
• Adhere to safety, security policies, and infection control practices.
• Supervise and delegate to other team members as appropriate.
• Attend training and meetings as required.

Skills

MAT experience

Patient education

Team supervision

Education

Graduate NP/PA program

Current state licensure

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) in Colorado Springs is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide ambulatory medical care in a correctional setting. The role emphasizes MAT and interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, security staff, and healthcare professionals.

The position requires graduation from an accredited NP/PA program, MAT experience, and current licenses in the state.