NP / Family Practice / North Carolina / Locum tenens / Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

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