Adelphi is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide services at a correctional facility in Taylorsville North Carolina.
Job Quick Facts:
Ref #: BD50153
Profession: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Specialty: Correctional Medicine/Urgent Care/Primary Care/IM/EM/FM
Location: Taylorsville 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 Xrays 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.