NP - Correctional Medicine

ID: BD-50-03 (23440495)
Location: NC - US
Practice Type: Hospital
Duration: Locum Tenens - Part Time
Contact: Megel Troupe    Call: 6788312736
Posted: 08/24/2023

Adelphi is seeking a nurse practitioner to provide services at a correctional facility in North Carolina.

Summary:
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner
• Specialty: Correctional Medicine/Psychiatry/Urgent Care/Primary Care/IM/EM/FM
• Location: Smithfield, NC
• Service Setting: Outpatient
• Facility Type: Correctional
• Job Type: Contract
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

Requirements:
• NC License
• DEA certification
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• NP 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.



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Adelphi Medical Staffing Profile

Adelphi was founded by a physician with years of experience, working with multiple health care providers, and who understands the unique challenges and rewards of being a healthcare professional in today’s health industry. Adelphi is dedicated to helping providers get access to qualified healthcare professionals to meet their coverage needs in delivery of life-saving care/patient care/healthcare services. We help physicians, nurse practitioners to find the placement that is right for them. Contact us at 770.485.1684 or visit us at www.adelphimedicalstaffing.com

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