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Correctional Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Correctional Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLCMaury, North Carolina, United States
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Adelphi is seeking a nurse practitioner (NP) / physician assistant (PA) to provide services at a correctional facility in North Carolina.

Summary :

  • Ref # : BD-50-164
  • Profession : Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
  • Specialty : Correctional Medicine / Primary Care / Family Medicine / Internal Medicine
  • Location : Maury, NC
  • Service Setting : Outpatient
  • Facility Type : Correctional
  • Job Type : Contract
  • Start Date : ASAP
  • Contract Length : Ongoing
  • Shift Schedule : 40hrs per 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 narcotics 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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