Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

VitalCore Health Strategies; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K & Plan Matching

Annual Incentive Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Job summary

A correctional health care provider in Jackson, Michigan, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to provide ambulatory care in a correctional facility. This full-time role includes responding to medical emergencies, prescribing treatment, and ensuring patient education. Ideal candidates will be graduates of accredited NP/PA programs and hold necessary state licenses. The position offers a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K with matching. Join a dedicated team focused on quality healthcare delivery in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college/university NP / PA program.
• Must possess current licenses or certifications in the state of employment.
• Experience in correctional settings desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Responds to and initiates care for medical emergencies.
• Identifies health problems and prescribes treatments.
• Implements medical care approved by a physician.
• Provides education to inmates and healthcare staff.
• Documents all healthcare contacts.

Skills

Ambulatory care

Medical emergency response

Patient education

Delegation and supervision

Infection control practices

Education

Accredited NP / PA program graduate

Current state licenses or certifications

Job description

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Full Time Jackson, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 12491

Join the VitalCore Team in Michigan! We’re people fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at Parnall Correctional Facility in Jackson, Michigan!

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.

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
• 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

Position Summary

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

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.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college/university NP / PA program
• Must possess current licenses or certifications in the state of employment
• Experience in Correctional desired but not required
• Maintains required annual licensure and credentialing requirements for physician assistants / Nurse Practitioner 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.