Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Family Practice - $70 to $80 per hour in Morganton, NC

Adelphi is seeking a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to provide services at a correctional facility in Morganton, North Carolina. Job Quick Facts: • Ref #: BD-50-193 • Profession: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant • Specialty: Correctional Medicine/Primary Care/Family Medicine/Internal Medicine • Job Type: Contract/Locum • Contract Length: Ongoing • Service Setting: Correctional • Location: Morganton, NC • Coverage Type: Onsite • Start Date: ASAP • Shift Schedule: 40 hours per week 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.