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

Summary:
  •  Ref #:BD-50-164
  •  Profession: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
  •  Specialty: Correctional Medicine/Primary Care/Family Medicine/Internal Medicine
  •  Location: Maury, NC
  •  Service Setting: Outpatient
  •  Facility Type: Correctional
  •  Job Type: Contract
  •  Start Date: ASAP
  •  Contract Length: Ongoing
  •  Shift Schedule: 40hrs per 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 narcotics 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.