Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi! 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 Full Time Nurse Practitioner at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Pearl, MS!

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking 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 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

Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

NURSE PRACTITIONER POSITION SUMMARY

The Nurse Practitioner utilizes the medical model to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatory care as their primary focus. 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. The PA has no managerial responsibilities.

NURSE PRACTITIONER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an accredited college/university NP or PA program

Must possess current licenses or certifications in this state

Experience in Correctional desired but not required

NURSE PRACTITIONER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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. Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and

controlled medications.

Assigns tasks to team members as needed.

Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.

Attends training and meetings as required.

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.

Full-Time

Full-time