NP/PA - Correctional Medicine/Psychiatry/Urgent Care/Primary Care/IM/EM/FM
Adelphi Staffing•Lillington, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
Adelphi is seeking a nurse practitioner (NP)/physician assistant (PA) to provide services in a correctional facility in Lillington, NC. This is an outpatient contract position with an ongoing contract length, requiring 40 hours per week. The role involves providing a wide range of medical services within the correctional setting.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
