Weekend Rounding Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant

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MEDICAL Part Time Framingham, MA, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $75.00 To $85.00 Hourly

Join the Vital Core Health Strategies Team in Massachusetts!
We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Part-Time (12 hours/weekend) Weekend Rounding Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
at MCI-Framingham in Framingham, MA.

At Vital Core 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 Vital Core 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 ASSISTANT
BENEFITS PACKAGE (for eligible positions):

• Holiday Pay
• Medical
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SUMMARY

The NP/PA utilizes the medical model to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatory care as their primary focus in a correctional environment. 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.

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 program
• Must possess current licenses or certifications in the state of MA
• Experience in Correctional desired but not required
• Maintains required annual licensure and credentialing requirements for Physician Assistants / Nurse Practitioners in the healthcare unit.

Vital Core 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.