Part-Time Correctional Health NP/PA in Idaho

VitalCore Health Strategies; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) invites applications for a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at Dale Haile Canyon County Detention Center in Caldwell, Idaho. This PRN role focuses on ambulatory care within a correctional setting, under supervision of a licensed physician and in coordination with security staff.

Qualified candidates will be graduates of an accredited NP/PA program with current Idaho licenses. Acute care experience is preferred; correctional experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program.
• Must possess current licenses or certifications in Idaho.
• Experience in Correctional settings preferred but not required.
• Acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and initiates care for medical emergencies throughout the facility.
• Identifies inmate/patient health problems and prescribes treatment under direction of a physician.
• Implements medical care utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by a Physician.
• Provides education to inmate/patient, healthcare, and correctional staff.
• Documents all healthcare contacts.
• Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
• Follows universal precautions and other infection control practices.
• Attends training and meetings as required.

Skills

NP/PA licensure

Corrections experience

Acute care experience

Emergency response

Education

Graduate of accredited NP/PA program

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) invites applications for a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at Dale Haile Canyon County Detention Center in Caldwell, Idaho. This PRN role focuses on ambulatory care within a correctional setting, under supervision of a licensed physician and in coordination with security staff.

Qualified candidates will be graduates of an accredited NP/PA program with current Idaho licenses. Acute care experience is preferred; correctional experience is desirable.