PRN Nurse Practitioner / PA for Corrections Health

VitalCore Health Strategies; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Nashville, Tennessee, for work at the Davidson County Detention Centers. The role involves ambulatory care within a correctional environment and requires licensure and NP/PA program accreditation.

Ideal candidates may have correctional or acute care experience, with duties including responding to emergencies, patient assessment, treatment under supervision, and medical documentation as part of a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college/university NP/PA program.
• Must possess current licenses or certifications in this state.
• Experience in Correctional healthcare is desired but not required.
• Acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds 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.
• Assigns tasks to team members as needed.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions and infection control practices.
• Attends training and meetings as required.

Education

Graduate of an accredited college/university NP/PA program

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Nashville, Tennessee, for work at the Davidson County Detention Centers. The role involves ambulatory care within a correctional environment and requires licensure and NP/PA program accreditation.

Ideal candidates may have correctional or acute care experience, with duties including responding to emergencies, patient assessment, treatment under supervision, and medical documentation as part of a