Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Blanch, United States | Posted on 06/11/2026 Adelphi is seeking Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants to provide primary care and medical management of offenders at a correctional facility in North Carolina. Job Quick Facts Specialty: Primary Care/Psychiatry/Emergency Medicine Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC