Advanced Practitioner: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Vecinos Inc.•Franklin, NC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vecinos is a non-profit, 501(c)3 Free Clinic that provides bilingual integrated primary and mental health care, mobile clinic services, health education, and case management to uninsured, low-income adults in the far-western NC counties. We offer a positive, supportive, and team-oriented atmosphere. We work in a non-traditional environment with limited resources. Schedules and hours vary throughout the year. The Advanced Practitioner works under the supervision of the Medical Director and provides primary medical care with a strong focus on preventive care and integrated wellness in collaboration with the mental health team.

Requirements

Licensed/certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of North Carolina
Advanced English and Spanish fluency with excellent written and oral communication skills
Willing to participate in outreach events in surrounding counties, as needed
Cultural sensitivity, a caring and confident demeanor, flexibility, dependability, professional attitude and desire to serve uninsured/underserved populations

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years’ experience as an advanced practitioner
At least 2 years’ experience in a multidisciplinary care team setting
Native or near-native fluency
Working knowledge of farmworker-specific medicine

Responsibilities

Perform primary care medical evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases with appropriate follow-up, diagnostic tests, medications, referrals, documentation, and case management
Perform procedures as needed (dependent on previous experience)
Complete appropriate documentation and communication within the EHR
Provide evidence based patient care across outpatient, telehealth, and mobile clinic sites throughout Western North Carolina.
Develop and oversee implementation of patient care plans
Participate in monthly Quality Improvement meetings with the Medical Director
Assist all staff in reaching clinical measures and quality goals
Active participation in weekly team meetings and monthly team plannings, providing insight into programmatic design and initiatives
Precept and supervise volunteers and university students, as needed
Work collaboratively with the clinic team, other medical providers, mental health therapists, and registered nurses to provide integrated healthcare to patients
Collaboration with the Clinical Director and Outreach Director to provide ongoing clinical support and outreach medical services