Adelphi is seeking a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to provide services at a correctional facility in Lumberton North Carolina.
Job Quick Facts:
Ref #: BD50165
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: Lumberton NC
Coverage Type: Onsite
Start Date: ASAP
Shift Schedule: 40 hours per week
Requirements:
NC License
DEA certification
BLS certification
ACLS certification
BC/BE
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 controleffects 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 a scope of practice which is consistent with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of North Carolina.