Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

VitalCore Health Strategies; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Job summary

Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team in Massachusetts as a Part-Time Weekend Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at MCI-Framingham. The role focuses on ambulatory care within a correctional environment while working alongside healthcare professionals.

VitalCore offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes holiday pay, medical and vision insurance, a 401K plan, and PTO. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited NP/PA program with current MA licenses.

Qualifications

• Current licenses or certifications in Massachusetts.
• Experience in correctional healthcare desired but not required.
• Maintain required annual licensure and credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and initiate care for medical emergencies.
• Identify patient health problems and prescribe treatment.
• Implement medical care utilizing approved therapeutic regimens.
• Provide education to inmates/patients and staff.
• Document all healthcare contacts.
• Adhere to safety and security policies.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency response

Documenting healthcare contacts

Education provision

Supervision

Education

Accredited NP/PA program

Job description

Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team in Massachusetts! 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 Part-Time (12 hours/weekend) Weekend Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at MCI-Framingham in Framingham, MA.

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring 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.

NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

BENEFITS PACKAGE (for eligible positions):

• 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
• 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
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

SUMMARY

The NP/PA utilizes the medical model to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatory care as their primary focus in a correctional environment. 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.

NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responds to and initiates care for medical emergencies throughout the facility.
• Identifies patient health problems and prescribes treatment under the direction of a physician.
• Implements medical care utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by a Physician.
• Provides education to inmate/patient, healthcare staff, 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.
• Delegates to and supervises other team members as appropriate.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
• Attends training and meetings as required.

NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited college/university NP / PA program
• Must possess current licenses or certifications in the state of MA
• Experience in Correctional desired but not required
• Maintains required annual licensure and credentialing requirements for Physician Assistants / Nurse Practitioners in the healthcare unit.

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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