Nurse Practioner/Physician Extender - NCSD

State of North Carolina•Burke, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Extender provides direct patient care and assists physicians with diagnosing and treating illnesses, while promoting health maintenance for NC School for the Deaf students in academic and residential settings. The position exercises a high degree of autonomy under physician supervision and helps deliver high-quality care to a diverse student population, including oversight of student care in the 24-hour Student Health Center (SHC). The role directs and supervises NCSD Nursing Services, 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 is full-time, 40 hours per week, 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.

Responsibilities

Direct nursing health care services in the Student Health Center to address student health needs, support growth and development, promote health and safety, and intervene in actual or potential health problems.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and licensing agencies, including the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Administer the Student Health Center team, ensuring communication, student referrals, Individual Healthcare Plans, and Emergency Action Plans are addressed.
Recruit and retain qualified, competent employees and manage their ongoing performance.
Maintain Student Health Center policies, procedures, forms, Electronic Medical Record, and annual registration information.
Maintain effective working relationships and communication with staff, physicians, and administration; coach and mentor Student Health Center staff.
Direct and maintain the security and compliance of medical records.
Represent the Student Health Center on management groups, including the Leadership and Admissions Teams, and prepare and present required materials and reports.
Assist the Superintendent and participate in assigned school-wide, agency, and collaborative programs and initiatives.
Oversee day-to-day Student Health Center operations and support nursing staff with direct student care, medication administration instruction, and oversight.
Schedule staff and maintain Student Health Center 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 Student Health Center standing orders annually and as directed by the School Physician.
Direct completion of mandated health screenings in accordance with the North Carolina School Health Manual.
Maintain compliance of student immunization records and ensure appropriate referrals.
Coordinate, support, and participate in Behavior Threat Assessment Management.
Coordinate and participate in health education for students and staff, including training on the Exposure Control Plan, bloodborne pathogens, and diabetes.
Provide training for new-hire orientation.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.