Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Job Description
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