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Summary:
- Ref #:BD-50-161
- Profession: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
- Specialty: Correctional Medicine/Primary Care/Family Medicine/Internal Medicine
- Location: Elizabeth City, 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 by 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 that is consistent with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of North Carolina.
About AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing:
Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve
