Correctional Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Company: Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Location: Morganton
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

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 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 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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