Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant #BD-50-152
Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Windsor, North Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/13/24
Adelphi is seeking a nurse practitioner (NP)/physician assistant (PA) to provide services correctional facilities in North Carolina.

Summary:
  • Ref #:BD-50-152
  • Profession: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
  • Specialty: Correctional Medicine/Urgent Care/Primary Care/IM/EM/FM
  • Location: Windsor, 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.