Nurse Practitioner/PA

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare in North Carolina is seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to deliver quality patient care under physician supervision. The role includes evaluating patients, completing necessary documentation, and ensuring adherence to medical standards.

Applicants must hold an accredited degree, possess relevant certifications, and ideally have 2+ years of experience in a similar role. The position emphasizes a commitment to patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is preferred.
• Applicant must possess a current, unrestricted license to work as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant.
• Current DEA certification without restrictions and BLS certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to patients under physician supervision.
• Evaluate and follow up with patients.
• Complete patient charting and paperwork.

Skills

Quality patient care

Communication skills

Assessment and planning

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physician’s Assistant program

Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Summary

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is responsible for providing quality care to patients while under the supervision of a licensed physician.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Practice medicine within the scope of license, training, and credentialing
• Practice medicine in accordance with the current standards of care
• Practice medicine in accordance with the quality criteria adopted by the Medical Staff Bylaws
• Promote a safety‑conscious workplace
• Evaluate and follow up with patients
• Complete patient charting and all required paperwork in a timely manner
• Participate in the development and/or review of office policies and support the Practice Manager in their duties
• Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of the patients served by demonstrating a strong working knowledge of the principles of growth and development over a life span
• Communicate appropriately with the person served, regardless of age
• Attend required hospital‑wide orientations, meetings, and in‑services
• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education: Graduation from an accredited Physician’s Assistant program with successful completion of the National Certifying Examination administered by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with successful completion of the National Certifying Examination.

Preferred Education: Not applicable.

Experience: 2+ years as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Applicant must possess a current, unrestricted license to work as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or the State of North Carolina, a current DEA certification without restrictions, and BLS certification.