Nurse Practitioner (NP)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Parchman (MS); On-site; USD 99,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Mississippi seeks a Family Nurse Practitioner to join the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman. The NP provides ambulatory care in a correctional setting under physician supervision, focusing on inmate health needs.

This is a full-time role with hourly pay of $72–$78, plus an annual incentive bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, 401K, PTO and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP program.
• Must possess current NP license/certification in the state.
• Correctional experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and initiate care for medical emergencies throughout the facility.
• Identify inmate/patient health problems and prescribe 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 infection control practices.
• Attends training and meetings as required.

Education

Nurse Practitioner program graduate

Job description

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MEDICAL Full Time MS State Penitentiary, Parchman, MS, US

Salary Range: $72.00 To $78.00 Hourly

Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi! 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 Family Nurse Practitioner at Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, MS!

Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?

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 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
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending 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

NURSE PRACTITIONER POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nurse Practitioner utilizes the medical model to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatory care as their primary focus. The Physician’s Assistant 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 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.

NURSE PRACTITIONER 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.

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.