Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Family Practice in Troy, NC

Nurse Practitioner | Family Practice Location: Troy, NC Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Family Practice NP in Troy, North Carolina, 27371!

Adelphi is seeking a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to provide primary care and chronic medical management services to adult offenders for two correctional facilities in Troy City and Taylorsville in North Carolina.


Job Quick Facts:
• ID: BD-878-01
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
• Specialty: Primary Care/Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Contract/Locum
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Service Setting: Correctional
• Location: Troy and 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.

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