The Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician’sAssistant (PA) functions independently in the medical office setting in collaboration with a supervising physician. Emphasis on patient care, stable acute illness reprieve, health promotion and illness/injury prevention. Coordinates staffing and orientation of assigned team members. Plans and conducts ongoing education and training. Maintains infection control/safety standards, and be committed to providing and promoting patient-centered communication and care.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, d monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications
• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
• Makes responsible decisions within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner.
• Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.
• Documents patient information and care provided in patient record and maintains department statistics. Uses computer to access/enter needed data.
• Develops as needed health education programs and materials
• Works collaboratively with all members of health care team.
• Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.
• Consults with other staff as necessary.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties as required.  

Qualifications

Education (Including Licenses and Certifications):

• Must have an active license to practice nursing in the state of North Carolina as a Registered Nurse. Must have written approval by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and the North Carolina Medical Board to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or current North Carolina PA license, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• BLS/CPR Certification required

Experience:

• Prior experience in a NP or PA in a primary care setting is preferred.