About this opportunity

Adelphi Locums lists this Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Family Practice in Taylorsville, NC opportunity in taylorsville, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Nurse Practitioner | Family Practice

Location:

Taylorsville, NC

Employer:

Adelphi Locums

Pay:

Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position Adelphi is seeking a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to provide primary care and chronic medical management services to adult offenders for a correctional facility in Taylorsville in North Carolina.

Job Quick Facts: • ID: BD-878-01 • Profession: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant • Specialty: Primary Care • Job Type: Contract/Locum • Contract Length: Ongoing • Service Setting: Correctional • Location: Taylorsville, NC • Coverage Type: Clinical/On-site • Start Date: ASAP • Shift Schedule: 40 hours per week

Requirements:

• 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.