NP/PA - Correctional Medicine/Psychiatry/Urgent Care/Primary Care/IM/EM/FM

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.