Nurse Practioner/Physician Extender - NCSD

State of North Carolina; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

North Carolina School for the Deaf seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Extender to provide direct student health care and supervise the SHC team. The role involves autonomous clinical duties under physician supervision and leadership over nursing services across the campus.

You will oversee daily SHC operations, ensure regulatory compliance, manage EMR records, and coach staff while coordinating health initiatives with school leadership.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant with NC Medical Board licensure.
• Or licensed Nurse Practitioner under NC Board of Nursing and NC Medical Board.
• Experience supervising SHC nursing staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care in the Student Health Center and supervise student care.
• Oversee SHC operations, staffing, and timekeeping.
• Audit nursing documentation for quality and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain medical records security and compliance with EHR systems.
• Coordinate training and in-service education for SHC staff.
• Collaborate with Superintendent and school leadership to achieve health goals.

Skills

Nursing administration

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

EMR proficiency

Education

Physician Assistant license (NC Medical Board)

Nurse Practitioner license (NC Board of Nursing and Medical Board)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Agency

NC School for the Deaf

Division

NC School for the Deaf

Job Classification Title

Physician Extender (NS)

Position Number

60038946

Grade

MH21

About Us

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Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources’ website.

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Description of Work

The Nurse Practioner/Physician Extender position provides direct patient care services, assists physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, and promotes health maintenance within the academic and residential life settings for all NCSD students. This role involves a high degree of autonomy under physician supervision, ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery to a diverse patient population while supervising student care in our 24 hour Student Health Center.

The Nurse Practioner/Physician Extender role provides direction and supervision of activities of all Nursing Services at NCSD, including the clinical, financial, and human resource management of the Student Health Center. This position has responsibility for planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the quality of nursing care delivered throughout school campus.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

About the North Carolina School for the Deaf:

The North Carolina School for the Deaf is a specialty school for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, ages 3 (three) to 22 (twenty-two), with a catchment area encompassing the 46 westernmost counties in North Carolina. Established in 1894, the school provided significant milestones in deaf and blind education.

North Carolina School for the Deaf (NCSD) operates per the academic calendar, from August to May, with additional summer programming in June. Students are typically present on campus Sunday afternoons through Friday afternoons. In general, support services and administration operate year-round.

Pursuant to House Bill 11, all employees, hired in classified (and certified) positions on or after July 1, 2024, are employed pursuant to Chapter 115C of the General Statutes.

Job Duties and Management Preferences

Administrative:

• This position assists in the student’s academic success by directing the provision of nursing health care services in Student Health Center (SHC) to ensure all student health needs are met, facilitating growth and development, promoting health and safety and intervening with actual and potential health problems.
• This position is responsible for compliance with all regulatory and licensing agencies, including the NC board of Nursing.
• Serves as administrator of the SHC team to ensure communication, student referrals, and individual healthcare plan (IHP), including students’ Emergency Action Plan (EAP), needs are met.
• Is responsible for retention of qualified competent employees and their ongoing performance management.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain SHC policies and procedures, SHC forms, Electronic Health Record (EMR) and annual registration information.
• Maintains effective communication and work relationships with Staff, Physicians, and Administration.
• Demonstrates the ability to actively seek to coach and mentor SHC staff.
• Directs and maintains the security and compliance of all medical records.
• Serves as the management representative for the Student Health Center (SHC) including but not limited to the Leadership and Admissions Teams.
• Demonstrates broad based knowledge to prepare and present materials and reports as required.
• Assists the Superintendent and participates in other assigned duties when indicated to meet school wide/agency, and collaborative programs, initiatives and goals.
• Leads the SHC as set by the agency/school mission statement.

Oversees the Daily Operations of the Student Health Center (SHC):

• This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Student Health Center (SHC).
• This position supports the nursing staff with direct student care responsibilities, and instruction and oversight for medication administration processes.
• Staff scheduling and maintains SHC timekeeping .
• Audits nursing documentation quarterly for quality and compliance to include medication administration and control drugs.
• Directs and conducts quality inspections campus wide, including but not limited to; infection control issues, equipment checks and personal protective equipment (PPE) needs.
• Maintains and revises SHC standing orders annually and as directed by the School Physician.
• This position directs completion of mandated health screenings in accordance with the NC School Health Manual.
• Directs and maintains compliance of immunization records on all students and ensures appropriate referrals.

In-Service Program:

• Coordinates/Supports and Participates in the the Behavior Threat Assessment Management (BTAM).
• Coordinates In-Service education on health needs to students and staff including but not limited to the agency Exposure Control Plan, Bloodborne Pathogens training, and Diabetes.
• Provides training for New Hire Orientation.

Other Assigned Campus Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid community service leave, retirement, health, dental and vision insurance.

_ This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. _

Supplemental Information:

NCSD uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject and not subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.