Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Atlanta, GA, 30301, USA
Atlanta, GA, 30301, USA
- Healthcare
- Contract
- Nurse Practitioner
- Primary Care
- Correctional Health
The role involves providing primary healthcare services as a Nurse Practitioner within a correctional facility, managing both acute and chronic conditions. Responsibilities include patient assessment, health promotion, disease prevention, counseling, and collaboration with physicians under established clinical guidelines. The position requires at least one year of experience, active licensure, and certifications including BLS and ACLS, working Monday to Friday on a contract basis in Atlanta, GA.
Job Quick Facts:
- Job Title: Primary Care (Correctional Health) - NP/PA
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri; 730a-4p
Requirements:
- Active state license in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the US
- BC
- DEA
- BLS, ACLS
- At least one year of experience Duties &
Responsibilities:
- Serve as an Advanced Practice Nurse in a correctional facility, providing primary health care to inmates.
- Deliver comprehensive assessment and management of uncomplicated acute conditions and stable chronic health problems
- Emphasize patient education, counseling, continuity of care, health promotion, disease prevention, and management
- Collaborate with physicians and adhere to established clinical guidelines when making patient management decisions
- Manage the daily operations of outpatient and inpatient departments, including conducting daily sick call
- Perform comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments, including health maintenance screenings and risk evaluations




