Description
Nurse Practitioner | Family Practice Location: Maury, NC Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP
About the PositionLocumJobsNetwork is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Family Practice NP in Maury, North Carolina, 28554!
Adelphi is seeking Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants to provide primary care and medical management of offenders at 2 correctional facilities in North Carolina.
Job Quick Facts:
• ID: BD-878-39
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
• Specialty: Primary Care
• Job Type: Contract/Locum
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Service Setting: Correctional
• Location: Maury and Lumberton, NC
• Coverage Type: Clinical/On-site
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift Schedule: 40 hours per week
Requirements:
• NP/PA NC License
• DEA certification
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• BC/BE
Responsibilities:
• Perform vital signs assessment and obtain a comprehensive, relevant medical history from offenders.
• Conduct independent evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and trauma, consistent with clinical scope and licensure.
• Manage and monitor chronic health conditions, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to evidence-based guidelines.
• Prescribe indicated medications, including narcotics and controlled substances, in accordance with physician supervision, DAC policy, and state/federal regulations.
• Administer approved immunizations and preventive care in compliance with facility's protocols.
• Provide patient education and counseling on medications, treatment plans, diet, weight management, substance use, and disease prevention.
• Refer patients to the supervising physician or clinical director for evaluation of complex conditions beyond the scope of the NP/PA role.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests including labs, X-rays, EKGs, audiograms, and tympanometry to guide clinical decision-making.
• Perform routine and comprehensive physical examinations for diagnosis, intake, or chronic disease follow-up.
• Document all clinical encounters promptly and accurately in the HERO electronic medical record system using POMR format.
• Maintain compliance with all standards under the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act and facility policies, including timely reporting, quality assurance participation, and ethical care delivery.
• Participate in utilization reviews, quality improvement activities, and peer consultations as required.
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- Access professional development resources and educational programs offered by different facilities, staying updated with the latest medical practices and guidelines.
- Bridge employment gaps or transitions between permanent positions by taking on locum assignments, maintaining income and professional engagement during transitional periods.
- Connect with fellow locum professionals through online forums, networking events, and support groups, fostering camaraderie, collaboration, and shared learning experiences.
- Engage with peers and colleagues in collaborative learning environments, sharing insights, best practices, and innovative approaches to patient care.
- Tailor patient care approaches to individual needs and preferences, free from institutional protocols or constraints, fostering patient-centered care and satisfaction.
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