Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

VitalCore Health Strategies; Lancaster (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 131,000; 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 and 10%/8%

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Souza Baranowski Correctional Center in Lancaster, MA. The role focuses on ambulatory care within a correctional setting, under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include urgent care, patient education, documentation, and adherence to safety policies. MA licensure and NP/PA credentialing are required, with competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program.
• Must possess current MA licensure/certification to practice.
• Experience in correctional settings preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to medical emergencies and initiate care within the facility.
• Identify health problems and prescribe treatment under physician supervision.
• Document all healthcare contacts and maintain records.
• Provide patient and staff education and adhere to safety policies.
• Delegate tasks and supervise other team members as appropriate.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Patient care

Ambulatory care

Education

NP/PA program graduate

Job description

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Part Time Souza Baranowski Correctional Center, Lancaster, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 13351

Salary Range: $85.00 To $95.00 Hourly

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 (26 hours/week) Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant at Souza Baranowski Correctional Center (SBCC) in Lancaster, 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:

• 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

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 requiredMaintains required annual licensure and credentialing requirements for Physician Assistant / 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.

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