Nurse Practioner/Physician Extender - NCSD

State of North Carolina•Morganton, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practioner/Physician Extender provides direct patient care, assists physicians with diagnosing and treating illnesses, and promotes health maintenance for NCSD students in academic and residential settings. The position works with a high degree of autonomy under physician supervision and helps ensure quality healthcare for a diverse student population in the 24-hour Student Health Center (SHC). The role directs and supervises Nursing Services at NCSD, including clinical, financial, and human-resource management of the SHC. It plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates the quality of nursing care delivered across campus. The position also oversees SHC operations, staff, records, compliance, and health education, and is designated mandatory during adverse weather events.

Requirements

Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the North Carolina Medical Board, or approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and the North Carolina Medical Board.
Must report or remain at work during adverse weather events.

Responsibilities

Direct nursing healthcare services in the Student Health Center to address student health needs, promote growth, development, health, and safety, and respond to actual and potential health problems.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and licensing agencies, including the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Administer the SHC team, including communication, student referrals, Individual Healthcare Plans, and Emergency Action Plans.
Retain qualified employees and manage their ongoing performance.
Maintain SHC policies, procedures, forms, the Electronic Health Record, and annual registration information.
Maintain effective working relationships with staff, physicians, and administration; coach and mentor SHC staff.
Direct and maintain the security and compliance of medical records.
Represent the SHC on management and school teams, including the Leadership and Admissions Teams.
Prepare and present materials and reports as required; assist the Superintendent and participate in assigned school or agency initiatives and duties.
Lead the SHC in alignment with the agency and school mission statement.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Student Health Center.
Support nursing staff with direct student care and provide instruction and oversight for medication administration.
Schedule staff and maintain SHC timekeeping.
Audit nursing documentation quarterly for quality and compliance, including medication administration and controlled drugs.
Conduct and direct campus-wide quality inspections, including infection control, equipment checks, and personal protective equipment needs.
Maintain and revise SHC standing orders annually and as directed by the School Physician.
Direct mandated health screenings in accordance with the NC School Health Manual.
Maintain compliance of student immunization records and ensure appropriate referrals.
Coordinate, support, and participate in Behavior Threat Assessment Management (BTAM).
Coordinate and participate in in-service health education for students and staff, including the Exposure Control Plan, Bloodborne Pathogens training, and diabetes.
Provide training for new-hire orientation.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.