Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

Life Insurance

Short/Long Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

EAP & Discounts

401K & Match

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Part-Time Weekend Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for MCI-Framingham in Framingham, MA. The NP/PA provides ambulatory care under medical supervision in a correctional setting, working with healthcare and security staff.

The role emphasizes emergencies, treatment plans, patient education, and documentation. Requires graduate NP/PA training and MA licensure; correctional experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program.
• Must possess current MA license/certification.
• Correctional healthcare experience desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and initiate care for medical emergencies.
• Identify health problems and prescribe treatment under a physician.
• Implement medical care with physician-approved regimens.
• Educate inmate/patients and staff on healthcare topics.
• Document all healthcare contacts.
• Follow safety policies and infection control practices.
• Delegate to and supervise other team members.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Education

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.

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 DayMedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center401K & Plan MatchingPTOAnnual Incentive BonusDependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant Position 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.

Keywords: NP, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, np, ARNP