Correctional Medicine NP/PA (Physician )

Company: Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Correctional Medicine opening in Raleigh, North Carolina. 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: Raleigh, NC
--- Service Setting: Inpatient
--- Facility Type: Correctional Health Center
--- Job Type: Contract
--- Start Date: ASAP
--- Contract Length: Ongoing
--- Shift Schedule: 40hrs 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.

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