Advanced Practice Provider
New Hanover County•New Hanover County, NC
•Hybrid
About The Position
New Hanover County's Health Department is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider with credentials as either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the clinic team. This position provides professional care to patients across a variety of clinic services, including Women's Preventive Health, Child Health, Family Planning, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) evaluation and treatment for women and men.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree from an approved Nurse Practitioner program or an approved Physician Assistant Program and two (2) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
- Valid North Carolina Driver License required by first date of employment with good driving record.
- Eligible to practice in North Carolina as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) by the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a public health clinic or primary care clinic managing reproductive health and sexual health with two years of experience as an APP.
Responsibilities
- Provide family planning and sexually transmitted infection evaluation, treatment, and counseling.
- Assess, diagnose, and treat patients, including prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and documenting care.
- Develop and manage treatment plans, provide patient education, and maintain accurate medical records.
- Perform IUD and Nexplanon insertion and removal
- Coordinate care with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Participate in required training programs and educational activities
- Provides consultation and continued assessment of patient referred by expanded role nurses (ERNs), when requested
- Functions independently in a variety of clinical services, and consults with supervising physician for management of complex cases
- Supervising physician and APP collaboration will be conducted in accordance with current North Carolina laws and regulations
- Respond to emergency and disaster situations and perform other duties within the scope of the position.
Benefits
- Employer paid 401k contributions
- Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system
- Flex time and telework availability, depending on your position
- Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave
- Paid community services leave to give back to our community
- Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
- Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center
- Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
- Opportunities to make a difference in your community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
