Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Nashville
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Join the VitalCore Team in
Tennessee! 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 (On Call)
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 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. 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 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 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. 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.
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