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JOB TITLE: Nurse Practitioner Primary Care
SCHEDULE: FullTime 40 hours/week
Monday Thursday 8am5pm 30 minute lunch)
Fridays 8am 2:30pm 30 minute lunch)
LOCATION: ONSITE Coastal at Horizons Health
ADDRESS: 615 SHIPYARD WILMINGTON NCNEW HANOVER
SUMMARY OF JOB POSTING:
Provides general medical care and treatment to patients in the Coastal Horizons Center clinic under the direction of the Primary Care Medical Director. Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant provides diagnosis treatment consultation and followup medical care for patients including those with chronic and complex health needs. The Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant provides age and specialty appropriate medical care at the level of training achieved.
REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL/ QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed in the state of North Carolina as either a Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Conducts physical examinations takes medial history and diagnoses health conditions.
- Prescribes or recommends or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy inhalation therapy or related therapeutic procedures under the supervision of the Medical Director.
- Orders interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests including labs and imaging to identify and assess patients clinical and health care needs.
- Records physical findings in electronic health record and formulates plan and prognosis based on patients condition.
- Staff cases with supervising physician and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
- Refer patients to physicians for consultation and/or to specialized health resources for treatment.
- Provides patient education regarding chronic and complex health needs.
- Counsel patients on treatment options lifestyle changes and preventive measures.
- Performs ongoing medical care management assessment referral and evaluation of the life domain needs of patients. Provides information and collateral contacts with needed parties.
- Develops maintains and supports a network of agency contacts and resources to assist patients with medical needs.
- Works with and provides direction so medical support staff.
- Participates in weekly Interdisciplinary Meeting to ensure whole person care integrated care.
- Participates in providing life skills crisis contingency planning disease management treatment support activities adapted or specifically designed for persons with physical disabilities or persons with cooccurring disorders or mental illness and substance abuse/dependence or mental ation/developmental disability and substance abuse/dependence.
- Supervise intern(s) when appropriate with understanding program operations reviews documentation and directs client interaction.
- Subject to inside environmental conditions and exposed to fumes odors dusts mists gasses or poor ventilation and subject to work in close quarters. Employees may be exposed to human body fluids and are covered by the OSHA rules regulations on blood borne pathogens.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Meets requirements under the State of North Carolina as a Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant
- Strong clinical knowledge and solid understanding of medicine anatomy pharmacology and diagnostics.
- Strong and clear communication for explaining diagnoses and treatments to patients collaborating with healthcare teams and documenting medical information accurately.
- Strong critical thinking skills and analytic skills with the ability to make decisions in highpressure situations.
- Demonstrate empathy and strong interpersonal skills that foster compassionate care and build a trusting strong patientprovider relationship.
- Attention to detail and precision in diagnosing treating and following medical protocols to ensure the best patient outcomes.
- Ability to be flexible and manage changes in patient conditions schedules and medical practices policies and procedures.
- Proficient in using medical tools technology and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers supervisors and members of civic medical social and religious organizations.
- Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of stooping reaching and walking fingering grasping talking hearing and performing repetitive motions.
- Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly or frequently to move objects.
- Must possess the visual acuity to perform extensive reading.
- Must possess a valid NC Drivers License.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance
- Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
- Retirement savings plan/401K
- Paid time off programs rollover hours 14 paid holidays
- Employee engagement activities resource groups and diversity events
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our Careers Page. If you require an accommodation during the application process please contact us at .
We look forward to reviewing your application!
EEO STATEMENT
Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression national origin age disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
Employment Type
Full Time
