OPA Nurse Practitioner

Onslow Memorial Hospital; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, NC seeks a Family Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive care across the lifespan, from diagnosis to treatment and counseling. You will order tests, interpret results, prescribe medications, and educate patients while collaborating with physicians and the health care team.

Applicants must hold an active NC RN license, have a graduate degree (MSN or FNP certificate), and be FNP-certified (ANCC/AANP) within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in North Carolina with an active license.
• Graduate degree (MSN) or certificate as Family Nurse Practitioner.
• FNP certification by ANCC or AANP within 12 months of employment.
• BLS certification at hire; ACLS required and PALS within 6 months.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Collaborative care

Patient education

Education

RN license in North Carolina

MSN or FNP certificate

FNP board certification (ANCC/AANP) within 12 months

Job description

Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP's) are certified advanced practice nurses that offer comprehensive continuous nursing and medical care to patients, families, communities across the health continuum and life span. Emphasis is place on holistic care, health promotion, and disease prevention, as well as, diagnosis and management of diseases/injuries commonly seen in health care. FNP's work autonomously and also in collaboration with physicians and other health care team members. Services include ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic/laboratory tests, prescription of pharmacologic agents, non-pharmacologic interventions, and teaching/counseling.Education/Certification:Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.Graduate of an ANA accredited Graduate School of Nursing and completed an accredited certificate or Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program.Certified as a FNP by the ANCC or the AANP within 1 year of employment.Must possess BLS certification upon hire.ACLS required and PALS certification within 6 months of employment.