Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - UGH Young Harris Clinic

Union General Hospital • Young Harris, GA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing primary or specialty care within a clinic setting, adhering to collaborative agreements and clinic policies. The practitioner will practice within their scope of expertise, maintain necessary certifications and licenses, and contribute to quality assurance. Responsibilities include assisting the Medical Director with policy development, making referrals for services not available at the clinic, and maintaining accurate patient records. Clear verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program leading to a Masters Degree and/or meets the Advanced Nursing Practice requirements set forth by the Georgia State Board of Nursing or the Georgia Composite Medical Licensure Board. OR Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current active Georgia license.
• Must possess appropriate certification and degree from a United States Institution of Higher Education.
• Must be licensed to practice medicine in the States of Georgia prior to beginning employment.
• At least two years’ experience in a clinic setting preferred
• Current CPR certificate
• For NPs current Georgia RN license and approval to practice as Nurse Practitioner
• For PAs current Georgia license and approval to practice as a Physician Assistant
• Computer literacy and proficient with EHR required

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a surgical first assist may be required depending on specialty

Responsibilities

• Provide primary or specialty care as per the collaborative agreement/protocol on file in the clinic and according to the policies and procedures of the Clinic
• Practice within the scope of practice as delineated by the practitioner’s education and experience
• Comply with all appropriate requirements for clinic quality assurance and certification
• Maintain license and board certification
• Update Collaborative agreement yearly or as required
• Must have clear verbal and written communication skills
• Shall assist the Medical Director is development of new policies and procedures as needed
• In consultations with the Physician, shall make necessary referrals and/or consultations that cannot be provided at the clinic
• Shall assist in maintaining accurate and complete patient records

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level