Adelphi is seeking a nurse practitioner (NP)/physician assistant (PA) to provide services at a correctional facility in North Carolina.Summary:Ref #:BD-50-164Profession: Nurse Practitioner/Physician AssistantSpecialty: Correctional Medicine/Primary Care/Family Medicine/Internal MedicineLocation: Maury, NCService Setting: OutpatientFacility Type: CorrectionalJob Type: ContractStart Date: ASAPContract Length: OngoingShift Schedule: 40hrs per weekRequirements:NC LicenseDEA certificationBLS certificationACLS certificationNP/PA CertificationResponsibilities: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.
