Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

NeighborHealth Center, a nonprofit community health center/FQHC in Raleigh, NC, seeks an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This role is a full-time, on-site position and requires at least two years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.

Position Summary

The Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides professional comprehensive primary medical care to patients of all ages (including newborns and pediatrics) in collaboration with health center staff physicians.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities*

1. Consults and collaborates with physicians and other health care providers to develop effective treatment plans. Provides direction to other personnel and reviews medical records to verify that each patient’s care plan and medical needs are being met.
2. Obtains health history and performs a physical exam to determine and execute a diagnosis and treatment plan in accordance with established standards, procedures, and practices. Requisitions lab tests and x-rays, writes prescriptions, and makes referrals, as appropriate. Follows NHC clinical practice guidelines.
3. Delegates patient care responsibilities that fall under the scope of practice of other Care Team members to those individuals (medical assistant, nurse, care coordinator, patient educator, registration representative, behavioral health). Provides patient care to 7-10 patients per 4-hour shift per day as per productivity expectations for all advanced practice providers.
4. Provides follow-up care for patients. Ensures continuity of patient and family care by exchanging information and cooperating with other community health/social service agencies, hospitals, and health care providers. Counsels patients and/or significant others concerning physical and developmental well-being, defining each individual’s needs and problems. Identifies community health resources, and guides patients and/or significant others in their use.
5. Attends staff meetings and provider meetings and maintains involvement with NHC committees to ensure quality of care for patients; participates in peer/chart review and performance evaluations.
6. Participates in quality improvement efforts on the Care Team.
7. May perform other duties as assigned by the CMO.
8. Participates in continuing medical education, including Life Support Training, to maintain the skills necessary to perform duties and as required by applicable medical boards and the State.
9. Maintains own physical health required to perform duties; maintains current immunizations and up- to-date PPD.
10. Maintains communication with Administration regarding personal issues related to drugs, felonies, discipline, loss of license or privileges, litigation where the provider or clinic is harmed or at risk, or other serious issues.
11. The provider will meet twice a year with his/her designated collaborating physician as outlined in the collaborative practice supervision requirements protocol.

Compliance and documentation

1. Confirm patient identity according to current procedure before rendering any service.
2. Thoroughly, accurately, and promptly document all services rendered in the electronic medical record for every patient.
3. Perform all tests, procedures, and other services according to the policy and procedure of NHC, notify the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner of instrument or procedural problems.
4. Be knowledgeable of and in compliance with CLIA, OSHA, and HRSA regulations for safety, infection control, equipment operation, and other applicable areas.
5. Participate in proficiency testing as required by NHC or departmental policy to ensure that proper standards of care are being maintained.
6. Maintain confidentiality of patient health information in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations.

Required Skills or Abilities*

1. Ability to work independently and make clinical assessments.
2. Computer literacy in internet use and Windows environment, including Outlook, Word, and Excel with good keyboarding skills.
3. Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with co-workers and community members.
4. Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds.

Required Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure/Registration

1. At least two years of experience as a Provider.
2. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program; master’s degree preferred.
3. State licensure to practice in North Carolina.
4. Active board certification as a NP or PA in Primary Care.
5. Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license upon hire.
6. Qualified by education, training, or experience to work with the pediatric, adult, and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates. Demonstrated ability to work independently and make clinical assessments.
7. Ability to work onsite Mondays through Fridays during the hours of 7:45 am to 5 pm.
8. Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English fluently.
9. Immunizations as required.
10. CPR certification required.

Physical requirements of the Job*

1. Sitting or standing (often for prolonged periods)
2. Walking and moving about to accomplish tasks.
3. Carrying or lifting objects up to 20 pounds

This is a full-time, exempt position.

*To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, it is necessary to specify the physical, mental and environmental conditions of the essential duties of the job.

NeighborHealth Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. NHC is dedicated to building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving a diverse patient population.