Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant #BD-50-153
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Long-Term Care/Facility
Location
Taylorsville, North Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/13/23
Adelphi is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide services at a correctional facility in Taylorsville, North Carolina.
Job Quick Facts:
• Ref #: BD-50-153
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
• Specialty: Correctional Medicine/Urgent Care/Primary Care/IM/EM/FM
• Location: Taylorsville, NC
• Service Setting: Outpatient
• Facility Type: Correctional
• Job Type: Contract
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 40hrs/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 the scope of practice which is consistent with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of North Carolina.
Job Quick Facts:
• Ref #: BD-50-153
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
• Specialty: Correctional Medicine/Urgent Care/Primary Care/IM/EM/FM
• Location: Taylorsville, NC
• Service Setting: Outpatient
• Facility Type: Correctional
• Job Type: Contract
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 40hrs/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 the scope of practice which is consistent with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of North Carolina.