Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - OB/GYN - Biltmore Campus, Asheville, NC

Mahec • Asheville, NC

36d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing collaborative primary health care to obstetrical and gynecological patients. The APP will also be responsible for providing in-service education for nursing staff and participating in residents' education and programming as agreed with medical faculty. Training will be provided to learn specifics for caring for patients with advanced vulvar skin conditions and sexual pain disorders.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure in North Carolina.
• Nurse Practitioner training program certification and current North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners approval to perform medical acts.
• Excellent administrative, planning and communication skills.
• Ability to function independently.
• Interest in psychosocial issues, dermatology, office based procedures and sexual health.
• Demonstrates appropriate service orientation in all interactions within the organization and with clients, patients and visitors.
• Must be a team player.
• Must demonstrate discretion in dealing with medical, fiscal and personnel information as is appropriate to position.
• Occasional or routine exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, etc.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide collaborative primary health care to obstetrical and gynecological patients, including: history and physical exam with Pap smears, cervical and vaginal cultures, vaginal smears; order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests as indicated; manage common gynecological problems such as sexually transmitted diseases, vaginitis, urinary tract infections, abnormal vaginal bleeding, amenorrhea, abnormal Pap smears and endometrial biopsy; provide, prescribe and manage appropriate contraceptive measures consistent with clinical skill; prescribe antibiotics, analgesics and selected other medications according to protocols, standing orders and approved formulary; provide ambulatory obstetrical care in accordance with protocols.
• Provide education and participate in residents' education as agreed with medical faculty.

Benefits

• Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive.
• Flu vaccine or approved exemption.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree