Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Augusta
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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 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 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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