Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Adelphi Staffing•Troy, NC

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Adelphi is seeking a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to provide primary care and chronic medical management services to adult offenders for two correctional facilities in Troy City and Taylorsville in North Carolina. The role involves performing vital signs assessment, obtaining medical history, conducting independent evaluations, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, managing chronic health conditions, prescribing medications, administering immunizations, providing patient education, referring complex cases, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing physical examinations, documenting clinical encounters in the HERO electronic medical record system using POMR format, and maintaining compliance with North Carolina Nurse Practice Act and facility policies. The position also includes participation in utilization reviews, quality improvement activities, and peer consultations.

Requirements

NC License
DEA certification
BLS certification
ACLS certification
BC/BE

Responsibilities

Perform vital signs assessment and obtain a comprehensive, relevant medical history from offenders.
Conduct independent evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and trauma, consistent with clinical scope and licensure.
Manage and monitor chronic health conditions, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to evidence-based guidelines.
Prescribe indicated medications, including narcotics and controlled substances, in accordance with physician supervision, DAC policy, and state/federal regulations.
Administer approved immunizations and preventive care in compliance with facility's protocols.
Provide patient education and counseling on medications, treatment plans, diet, weight management, substance use, and disease prevention.
Refer patients to the supervising physician or clinical director for evaluation of complex conditions beyond the scope of the NP/PA role.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests including labs, X-rays, EKGs, audiograms, and tympanometry to guide clinical decision-making.
Perform routine and comprehensive physical examinations for diagnosis, intake, or chronic disease follow-up.
Document all clinical encounters promptly and accurately in the HERO electronic medical record system using POMR format.
Maintain compliance with all standards under the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act and facility policies, including timely reporting, quality assurance participation, and ethical care delivery.
Participate in utilization reviews, quality improvement activities, and peer consultations as required.