Adelphi is seeking a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to provide services at a correctional facility in Morganton, North Carolina.Job Quick Facts: Ref #: BD-50-193 Profession: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Specialty: Correctional Medicine/Primary Care/Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Job Type: Contract/Locum Contract Length: Ongoing Service Setting: Correctional Location: Morganton, NC Coverage Type: Onsite Start Date: ASAP Shift Schedule: 40 hours per weekRequirements: NC License DEA certification BLS certification ACLS certification BC/BEResponsibilities: 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.
