Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

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

SUMMARY:

• Ref #:BD-878-23

• Profession: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

• Specialty: Correctional Medicine/Urgent Care/Primary Care/IM/EM/FM

• Location: Nashville, 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 the 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 the scope of practice which is consistent with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of North Carolina.