Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Family Practice in Lumberton, NC

LocumJobsNetwork is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Family Practice NP in Lumberton, North Carolina, 28359! About The Position Adelphi is seeking a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to to provide primary care and medical management to adult offenders for a correctional facility in North Carolina. Job Quick Facts : ID : BD-878-22 Profession : Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Specialty : Primary Care / Psychiatry / Emergency Medicine Job Type : Contract / Locum Contract Length : Ongoing Service Setting : Correctional Location : Lumberton, NC Coverage Type : Clinical / On-site Start Date : ASAP Shift Schedule : 40 hours per week Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered Requirements : NC License DEA certification BLS certification ACLS certification BC / BE Responsibilities : Perform vital signs assessment and obtain a comprehensive, relevant medical history from offenders. Conduct independent evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and trauma, consistent with clinical scope and licensure. Manage and monitor chronic health conditions, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to evidence-based guidelines. Prescribe indicated medications, including narcotics and controlled substances, in accordance with physician supervision, DAC policy, and state / federal regulations. Administer approved immunizations and preventive care in compliance with facility's protocols. Provide patient education and counseling on medications, treatment plans, diet, weight management, substance use, and disease prevention. Refer patients to the supervising physician or clinical director for evaluation of complex conditions beyond the scope of the NP / PA role. Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests including labs, X-rays, EKGs, audiograms, and tympanometry to guide clinical decision-making. Perform routine and comprehensive physical examinations for diagnosis, intake, or chronic disease follow-up. Document all clinical encounters promptly and accurately in the HERO electronic medical record system using POMR format. Maintain compliance with all standards under the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act and facility policies, including timely reporting, quality assurance participation, and ethical care delivery. Participate in utilization reviews, quality improvement activities, and peer consultations as required. 1651617EXPPLAT About Adelphi Locums Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.