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Psychiatry NP/PA
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Vanceboro, North Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
2/14/24
Adelphi is seeking a nurse practitioner (NP)/physician assistant (PA) to provide services at a correctional facility in North Carolina.
Summary:
•Profession: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
•Specialty: Correctional Medicine/Psychiatry/Urgent Care/Primary Care/IM/EM/FM
•Location: Vanceboro, NC
•Service Setting: Outpatient
•Facility Type: Correctional
•Job Type: Contract
•Start Date: ASAP
•Contract Length: Ongoing
•Shift Schedule: 40 hrs per week
Requirements:
•NC License
•DEA certification
•BLS certification
•ACLS certification
•NP 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 the scope of practice which is consistent with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of North Carolina.
Summary:
•Profession: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
•Specialty: Correctional Medicine/Psychiatry/Urgent Care/Primary Care/IM/EM/FM
•Location: Vanceboro, NC
•Service Setting: Outpatient
•Facility Type: Correctional
•Job Type: Contract
•Start Date: ASAP
•Contract Length: Ongoing
•Shift Schedule: 40 hrs per week
Requirements:
•NC License
•DEA certification
•BLS certification
•ACLS certification
•NP 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 the scope of practice which is consistent with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of North Carolina.