Nurse Practitioner

VitalCore Health Strategies; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,768 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a Nurse Practitioner for Volusia County Jail in Daytona Beach, FL. This full-time role focuses on providing ambulatory care in a correctional environment. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited NP program and hold valid Florida licenses.

Responsibilities include managing medical emergencies, prescribing treatments, and educating both inmates and staff. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401K, and more.

Qualifications

• Must possess current licenses or certifications in Florida.
• Experience in correctional settings is desired but not required.
• Acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to and initiates care for medical emergencies.
• Identifies inmate/patient health problems and prescribes treatment.
• Provides education to inmate/patient and staff.

Skills

Ability to respond to medical emergencies

Ability to prescribe treatment

Patient education skills

Knowledge of infection control practices

Education

Graduate of an accredited NP program

Current licenses or certifications

Job description

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Full Time Daytona Beach, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 12900

Salary Range: $55.00 To $70.00 Hourly

Join the VitalCore Team in Florida! 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 Nurse Practitioner at Volusia County Jail in Daytona Beach, FL!

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking 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.

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
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner utilizes the medical model to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatory care as their primary focus. 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. The NP has no managerial responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college/university NP program
• Must possess current licenses or certifications in this state
• Experience in Correctional desired but not required
• Acute care experience preferred

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.
• 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.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Evenings

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.

We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

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