Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Job in Burgaw Gr8Jobs Position Available In Pender, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: Adelphi is hiring a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant for correctional facilities in Burgaw, NC. This contract position requires NC license, DEA, BLS, ACLS certifications to perform assessments, diagnoses, treatments, manage chronic conditions, prescribe medications, administer immunizations, conduct counseling, order tests, and more. Start date is ASAP for 40 hrs/week.
Job Description
Adelphi is seeking a nurse practitioner (NP)/physician assistant (PA) to provide services correctional facilities in North Carolina.
Summary:
- Ref #:
BD-50-201
Profession:
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Specialty:
Correctional Medicine/Urgent Care/Primary Care/IM/EM/FM
Location:
Burgaw, NC
Service Setting:
Outpatient
Facility Type:
Correctional
Job Type:
Contract
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Length:
Ongoing
Shift Schedule:
40 hrs/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 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 a scope of practice which is consistent with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of North Carolina.