Nurse Practitioner

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. PRN Professional Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Join the VitalCore Team in Florida! 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 Nurse Practitioner at Broward Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Miami-Dade Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Miami, Florida ! Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare with competitive wages? At VitalCore 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 VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

POSITION SUMMARY

The APRN utilizes the medical model to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatory care as their primary focus. The APRN works with a variety of healthcare professionals and security officers in a correctional environment and provides basic medical services supervised by a licensed Physician.

APRN POSITION SUMMARY

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 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, andcontrolled medications. Assigns tasks to team members as needed. Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices. Attends training and meetings as required. REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited college / university with current certification / licensure as an APRN in the state of employment. Must hold the required annual licensure and credentialing requirements for their specific mid-level provider credentials. Maintain an active CPR certification.

APRN SCHEDULE

PRN 5-6 hours per facility 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, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, APRN, NP, juveniles, corrections, correctional facility, juvenile detention center, health care, medical, Bay County, Fort Lauderdale , Florida, FL, PRN, Miami-Dade County, Miami, County, Broward County, FT. Lauderdale, #J-18808-Ljbffr VitalCore Health Strategies