Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine - VieMed Healthcare Staffing
Jacksonville, NC 28547
About the Job
Overview
VHS is seeking a full time Physician Extender - Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in support of the several clinics at the Camp Lejeune, NC.
* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!
Responsibilities
Work Schedule:
Family Medicine Clinic - M - F, between the hours of 7am to 7pm and weekend between the hours of 7am to 4pm, not to exceed 40 hours in a week.
No holidays
Job Specific Duties: The type of work may include, but is not limited to, the following:
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
* Degree/Education: Master's or doctoral degree in nursing. Graduate from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
* Certifications: The HCW shall hold and maintain BLS and ACLS. Must be through American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines. Certified in the specialty required by the TO as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate (for example, National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, American Nurses Association, National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Specialties).
* Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service- specific credentialing. Possess a minimum of one-year experience working as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
* Licensure/Registration: Maintain an active, valid, current, and unrestricted license (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) to practice nursing as a Nurse Practitioner from any state or territory of the United States or District of Columbia.
* Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. #liveyourlife
VHS is seeking a full time Physician Extender - Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in support of the several clinics at the Camp Lejeune, NC.
* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!
Responsibilities
Work Schedule:
Family Medicine Clinic - M - F, between the hours of 7am to 7pm and weekend between the hours of 7am to 4pm, not to exceed 40 hours in a week.
No holidays
Job Specific Duties: The type of work may include, but is not limited to, the following:
- Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).
- Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members.
- Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician.
- Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
- Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
- Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters.
- Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety.
- Manage a workload of approximately 1000-1200 TRICARE Prime enrollees.
- Function as the preceptor to Residents and Interns and serve as a consultant to Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and other medical personnel within the clinic.
- Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.
- Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed. Participation shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and reporting.
Exercise appropriate clinical delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care, and clinic activities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
* Degree/Education: Master's or doctoral degree in nursing. Graduate from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
* Certifications: The HCW shall hold and maintain BLS and ACLS. Must be through American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines. Certified in the specialty required by the TO as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate (for example, National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, American Nurses Association, National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Specialties).
* Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service- specific credentialing. Possess a minimum of one-year experience working as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
* Licensure/Registration: Maintain an active, valid, current, and unrestricted license (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) to practice nursing as a Nurse Practitioner from any state or territory of the United States or District of Columbia.
* Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. #liveyourlife
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