Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant. Job in Taylorsville Gr8Jobs Position Available In Alexander, North Carolina

Adelphi is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide services at a correctional facility in Taylorsville, North Carolina.

Job Quick Facts:

• Ref #:

BD-50-153

Profession:

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Specialty:

Correctional Medicine/Urgent Care/Primary Care/IM/EM/FM

Location:

Taylorsville, NC

Service Setting:

Outpatient

Facility Type:

Correctional

Job Type:

Contract

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract Length:

Ongoing

Shift Schedule:

40hrs/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 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 the scope of practice which is consistent with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of North Carolina.