Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Augusta
Posted on: January 29, 2026
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Job Description:
Join the VitalCoreTeam in Georgia! 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 at Charles B. Webster Detention Center in
Augusta, Georgia for Full-Time 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. NURSE PRACTITIONER
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 - Dependent Care
Flexible Spending Account NURSE PRACTITIONER POSITION SUMMARY The
Nurse Practitioner utilizes the medical model to meet a variety of
healthcare needs with ambulatory care as their primary focus in a
correctional environment. 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. NURSE PRACTITIONER 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 utili - 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 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Graduate of an accredited
college/university NP program - Must possess current licenses or
certifications in the state of employment - Experience in
Correctional desired but not required - Maintains required annual
licensure and credentialing requirements for physician assistants /
Nurse Practitioner in the healthcare unit. 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: NP, Nurse
Practitioner, Registered Nurse, np, ARNP Full-Time
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