Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Emergency Medicine
Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Full-Time (On Call) Remote Night
Nurse Practitioner / PA / APRN at Davidson County Downtown Detention Center in Nashville, TN!!! PRN OB-GYN 8 Hours Weekly!!
Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?
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.
PA / NP / APRN
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
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401K & Plan Matching
- PTO
- Annual Incentive Bonus
PA / NP / APRN
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.
PA / NP / APRN
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Will be required to work within a correctional facility.
- 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 utili
- 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
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of an accredited college/university NP program
- Must possess current licenses or certifications in this state.
- Experience in Correctional desired but not required.
- Acute care experience preferred.
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.
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