Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) - RiverCrest Medical Park

UNC Health Careers; Granite Falls (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Caldwell in Granite Falls, NC, is seeking a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner for a traditional outpatient practice. The role involves 36 hours per week (4 days, with one 4-hour admin day), caring for patients from children to adults under a collaborative team.

Requirements include completion of an accredited NP program and NC licensure with board certification if required. DEA registration is also expected. The position is onsite with competitive compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level APRN/NP program.
• Active NP licensure in North Carolina.
• Board certification for NP if required by department; DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for patients across all ages from children to adults.
• Chronic disease management and preventive care in a busy outpatient practice.
• Collaborate with a team of providers and support staff to deliver comprehensive care.

Skills

Primary care

Nurse Practitioner

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Education

APRN program completion

Tools

DEA registration

Job description

Description

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) opportunity at RiverCrest Medical Park in beautiful western, NC!

UNC Health Caldwell is the choice for health care in Caldwell County. The Emergency Department sees approximately 30,000 visits a year. Caldwell Physicians and UNC Health Medical Group provide the majority of primary care and select specialty care to our market from thirteen separate medical park locations and 137 bed hospital. Caldwell is seeking a Primary Care NP for a position in a traditional outpatient model with a team of experienced partners.

• Location in the Blue Ridge Mountains – the heart of Northwestern North Carolina with a temperate 4 climate seasons
• Location- UNC Caldwell, Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630
• A variety of things to do: outdoor recreation, art, music, cycling, water sports, hiking and more
• Proximity to higher education opportunities: Appalachian State University in Boone, NC; Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC; Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute in Hudson, NC; and an excellent pre-K thru 12 Public School System that includes an Early College High School
• One hour-and-ten-minute travel time each to: Charlotte Douglas International Airport; the eclectic attractions of Asheville; the arts and history of Winston-Salem; and only 20 minutes to the North Carolina High Country and the mountain seasonal resort community of Blowing Rock.

Practice Highlights:

• Collaborative team of providers in a busy/mature practice!
• Patient Contact hours: 36 hours weekly / 32 hours of patient care and 4 hours of Administration – Primary Care Practice (children to adults). Well visits, Sick visits and all things primary care.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8 hours a day for 4 days and 1 day a week 4 hours (36 hours a week)

Requirements:

• Completed NP School
• 2 or more years of experience required in Primary Care

Other Information

Education Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina.
• Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• No prior experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

• Demonstrated clinical competency.
• Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.
• Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
• Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Health Medical Group

Organization Unit: Family Practice Rivercrest Medical Park

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Granite Falls

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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