Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

PACE OF GUILFORD & ROCKINGHAM COUNTIES INC; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace of Guilford & Rockingham Counties Inc. in Greensboro, NC, seeks a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner for a full-time, on-site role serving Guilford and Rockingham Counties. You will conduct health assessments, diagnose, plan treatment, and manage acute and chronic conditions with a collaborative care team.

The NP will order tests, prescribe medications, educate patients, and document encounters while adhering to policies and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner license in North Carolina
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., Adult‑Gerontology or Family)
• Minimum of a master’s degree in nursing or higher from an accredited program
• Experience in primary care, geriatrics, or community health settings preferred
• Commitment to non-discriminatory, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care

Responsibilities

• Perform health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning for adults and older adults.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe medications and monitor responses.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, therapists, and support staff; participate in care conferences.
• Document clinical encounters in the medical record and ensure continuity of services.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease management and preventive care according to organizational policies.

Skills

Clinical assessment & diagnosis

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Electronic health records

Patient education & communication

Critical thinking

Education

Master's degree in nursing

North Carolina NP license

National NP certification

Job description

Company Description

PACE OF GUILFORD & ROCKINGHAM COUNTIES INC is a medical practice organization based at 1471 E Cone Blvd in Greensboro, North Carolina. The organization serves individuals in Guilford and Rockingham Counties, focusing on accessible, community-based health services. Team members collaborate across disciplines to provide coordinated, patient-centered care. The workplace offers opportunities to work closely with diverse populations and contribute to improving health outcomes in the local community.

Role Description

The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a full-time, on-site role based in Greensboro, NC. The individual in this role provides comprehensive primary care services, including health assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of acute and chronic conditions. Daily responsibilities include conducting patient examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and monitoring treatment effectiveness. The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and support staff to coordinate care, participate in care conferences, and ensure continuity of services. Additional tasks include documenting clinical encounters in the medical record, educating patients and caregivers on disease management and preventive care, and adhering to organizational policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical skills in primary care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for adult and older adult populations.
• Strong abilities in patient education, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support holistic, person-centered care.
• Proficiency in electronic health records, documentation, and basic computer skills for efficient and accurate clinical record-keeping.
• Effective communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to manage complex health needs and make sound clinical decisions.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license in North Carolina and national certification as a Nurse Practitioner in an appropriate specialty (e.g., Adult-Gerontology, Family).
• Minimum of a master’s degree in nursing or higher from an accredited program.
• Experience in primary care, geriatrics, or community health settings is strongly preferred.
• Commitment to non-discriminatory, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care for diverse populations.