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Description: Adelphi is seeking a nurse practitioner (NP)/physician assistant (PA) to provide services correctional facility in North Carolina. Summary: • Ref #:BD-50-209 • Profession: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant • Specialty: Correctional Medicine/Urgent Care/Primary Care/IM/EM/FM • Location: Troy, NC • Service Setting: Outpatient • Facility Type: Correctional • Job Type: Contract • Start Date: ASAP • Contract Length: Ongoing • Shift Schedule: 40 hrs/week 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 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 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 that is consistent with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of North Carolina. |