Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - 12 hour night shift

VitalCore Health Strategies; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Marquette, Michigan is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide ambulatory care in a correctional setting.

The NP/PA will work with healthcare staff and security, perform essential evaluations, document encounters, and participate in safety and training. This role requires current licensure in Michigan and a background in correctional or ambulatory care; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program.
• Must possess current licenses or certifications in Michigan.
• Experience in correctional care is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and initiate care for medical emergencies in the facility.
• Provide basic medical services under physician supervision.
• Document healthcare encounters and maintain infection control practices.
• Educate inmates and staff on health topics.

Skills

NP/PA license

Correctional care experience

Ambulatory care

Patient education

Education

Accredited NP/PA program

Job description

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 Marquette Branch Prision in Marquette, Michigan!

This is a 12 hour night shift position!

This position requires every other weekend and every other holiday.

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 ASSISTANTBENEFITS 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 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 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.

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 programMust possess current licenses or certifications in the state of employmentExperience in Correctional desired but not requiredMaintains 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.

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