Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Job in Lumberton Gr8Jobs Position Available In Robeson, North Carolina

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.