Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Job Opportunity

Adelphi is seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners (NPs) for a full-time locum tenens assignment to provide onsite primary care and medical management services at a secure healthcare facility in Granville County, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will deliver routine medical care, manage chronic diseases, and treat acute conditions in a structured, regulated clinical environment.

Job Quick Facts:

• Ref#: BD-878-47
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Specialty: Primary Care
• Job Type: Contract / Locum Tenens
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Service Setting: Secure healthcare facility
• Location: Granville County, North Carolina
• Coverage Type: Clinical / On-Site
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift Schedule: 40 hours per week

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current, unrestricted North Carolina Nurse Practitioner license
• National NP certification (ANCC or AANP)
• DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to start
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• BLS certification (ACLS preferred)
• Ability to practice within scope of licensure under North Carolina regulations
• Ability to obtain and maintain required institutional credentials and security clearance
• Successful completion of required background investigations
• Prior experience in primary care, institutional, or underserved settings preferred

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive medical evaluations, including intake assessments and follow-up visits
• Obtain and document relevant medical histories and conduct physical examinations
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic medical conditions within scope of licensure
• Manage chronic conditions to support continuity of care
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, in accordance with scope of practice and regulations
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including labs, imaging, and EKGs
• Provide immunizations and preventive care per clinical guidelines
• Educate patients on medications, treatment plans, and disease prevention
• Refer patients to supervising physicians or specialists for complex conditions
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record system
• Comply with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies
• Participate in quality improvement and utilization review activities as required