General Pediatric School based APP-Full-time-NP/PA

American Addiction Centers•Charlotte, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with pediatric and adult experience, working in a school-based medicine department. The role involves providing medical care to students from August to June, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. The position requires performing medical histories, physical examinations, daily assessments, minor procedures, writing prescriptions, ordering and interpreting tests, and documenting patient encounters. The APP will also act as a patient advocate and participate in practice meetings.

Requirements

FNP/PA with pediatric and adult experience 5+ years.
Nurse Practitioner Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
License to practice as a Registered Nurse required.
Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required.
Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms.
Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity.
Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

ACNP, AGACNP, AGNP, PNP, or PNP-AC board certification preferred based population served.

Responsibilities

Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments.
Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care.
Performs minor office-based medical and/or surgical procedures.
Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications.
Orders and interprets daily laboratory and radiology examinations.
Determines treatment plan for patient.
Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record.
Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.
Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program