Nurse Practitioner

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Medical Staffing to find a qualified Internal Medicine NP in Maury, North Carolina, 28554 About The Position 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. EXPTEMP Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment Avoid the hassle of permanent relocation by taking on temporary assignments in various locations, experiencing different communities without long-term commitment. Learn from seasoned professionals and mentors in different clinical environments, benefiting from their expertise and guidance to enhance your own practice. Provide essential medical services to underserved communities or during staff shortages, ensuring consistent patient care nationwide. Tailor patient care approaches to individual needs and preferences, free from institutional protocols or constraints, fostering patient-centered care and satisfaction. Utilize locum assignments as a bridge during career transitions, ensuring continuity of income and professional engagement.