OPA Nurse Practitioner (81229)

Onslow Memorial Hospital; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, NC is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner. The role focuses on holistic care across the life span, working autonomously and with physicians to provide comprehensive nursing and medical care.

Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and patient education. The position requires NC RN licensure, MSN/FNP, ANCC/AANP certification within 1 year, and current BLS; ACLS and PALS within 6 months are also

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina RN license.
• Graduate of ANA-accredited Graduate School of Nursing and MSN/FNP program.
• FNP certification by ANCC or AANP within 1 year.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS required and PALS certification within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care across the health continuum and lifespan.
• Order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic/lab tests.
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments and counsel patients.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Collaboration with physicians

Diagnostic and lab interpretation

Education

RN license in North Carolina

MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner

FNP certification by ANCC or AANP within 1 year

BLS certification

ACLS required

PALS within 6 months

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Onslow Ambulatory Services - Jacksonville, NC 28546Position Type: Full Time 1.0Job Shift: Day

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.

QualificationsEducation/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.