Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Job in Lumberton Gr8Jobs Position Available In Robeson, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: Adelphi is hiring a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant for a correctional facility in Lumberton, NC. This contract position requires NC License, DEA certification, and ACLS/BLS certifications. Responsibilities include assessments, diagnoses, treatments, referrals, and managing chronic health problems. The job entails 40 hours per week with travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered.
Job Description
Adelphi is seeking a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to provide services at a correctional facility in Lumberton, North Carolina.
Job Quick Facts:
- Ref #:
BD-50-139
Profession:
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Speciality:
Primary Care/Psychiatry/Emergency Medicine
Job Type:
Contract/Locum
Contract Length:
Ongoing
Service Setting:
Correctional
Location:
Lumberton, NC
Coverage Type:
Clinical/On-site
Start Date:
ASAP
Shift Schedule:
40 hours per week
- Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
- NC License
- DEA certification
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
BC/BE 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.