Nurse Practitioner / APRN / PA Job at VitalCore Health Strategies, Akron, OH

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  • VitalCore Health Strategies
  • Akron, OH

Job Description

Join the VitalCore Team in Ohio! 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 Summit County Jail in Akron, Ohio for 9 hours/week (includes on-call 2 weeks per month).

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical 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 / APRN POSITION SUMMARY

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

NURSE PRACTITIONER / APRN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

NURSE PRACTITIONER / APRN 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.

NURSE PRACTITIONER / APRN SCHEDULE

  • 9 hours / week
  • On-call 2 weeks per month

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.

keywords: Nurse Practitioner, APRN, NP, Physician Assistant, PA, corrections

9 hours / week
On-call 2 weeks per month


Compensation details: 70-75 Hourly Wage

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