Hospital Medicine Virtual APP NP/PA

Atrium Health; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive patient care in a clinical setting in Kings Mountain, NC. The role requiresDEA license eligibility, prescriptive authority, and a valid RN/NP certification.

You will perform histories, exams, orders, and daily assessments while maintaining thorough medical records. Clinical responsibilities include minor procedures, treatment planning, and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
• RN license and NP certification required.
• DEA license or eligibility required.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider with expiration > 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and periodic medical histories, physical examinations, and daily assessments.
• Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care.
• Performs minor office-based medical and/or surgical procedures.
• Writes prescriptions and administers medications.
• Orders and interprets daily laboratory and radiology examinations.
• Determines treatment plan for patient.
• Documents all patient encounters in the medical record.
• Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.
• Attends and contributes to practice meetings and policy development.

Skills

Patient assessment

Record keeping

Prescriptions

Laboratory interpretation

Clinical decision making

Patient advocacy

Education

Master's or Doctorate of Nursing Practice

RN license

Nurse practitioner certification

DEA license eligibility

Job description

• Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments.
• Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care.
• Performs minor office-based medical and/or surgical procedures.
• Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications.
• Orders and interprets daily laboratory and radiology examinations.
• Determines treatment plan for patient.
• Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient’s medical record.
• Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.
• Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.

Essential Functions

• Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments.
• Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care.
• Performs minor office-based medical and/or surgical procedures.
• Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications.
• Orders and interprets daily laboratory and radiology examinations.
• Determines treatment plan for patient.
• Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient’s medical record.
• Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.
• Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.

Physical Requirements

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations

Education, Experience And Certifications.

Must have or be eligible for a DEA license. Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state one works. Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in SC required. BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice. Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.

Nurse Practitioner

Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required. ACNP, AGACNP, AGNP, PNP, or PNP-AC board certification preferred based population served.