NP/PA - Primary Care

Adelphi is seeking a nurse practitioner (NP)/physician assistant (PA) to provide services correctional facility in North Carolina.

SUMMARY:

* Ref #:BD-878-25

* Profession: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

* Specialty: Correctional Medicine/Psychiatry/Urgent Care/Primary Care/IM/EM/FM

* Location: Lillington, NC

* Service Setting: Outpatient

* Facility Type: Correctional

* Job Type: Contract

* Start Date: ASAP

* Contract Length: Ongoing

* Shift Schedule: 40hrs/week

REQUIREMENTS:

* NC License

* DEA certification

* BLS certification

* ACLS certification

* NP/PA Certification

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Perform vital signs and appropriate medical history.

* Perform independent assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of all illnesses and trauma.

* Refer patients to clinical director for conditions beyond the scope of training and experience of the nurse practitioner.

* Manage chronic health problems.

* Prescribe indicated medications as directed through utilizing the Soldiers' Home Policy and Procedures.

* Prescribe narcotic and controlled substances as directed by the physician.

* Administer authorized immunizations.

* Provide counseling and guidance to patients on issues relating to drugs, diet, weight control,effects of prescribed medications, and treatments.

* Order and interpret laboratory tests, X-rays, electrocardiograms, audiograms, and perform tympanometry.

* Perform physical exams.

* Perform all other required services within a scope of practice which is consistent with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of North Carolina.