Advanced Practitioner: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Cullowhee, NCAll locationsCullowhee, NCFranklin, North Carolina, 28734, United States On-site
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About the role
Organization: Vecinos, Inc. Address: 19 Smoky Mountain Drive, Franklin, NC 28734 Phone: (828) 293-2274 Website: www.vecinos.org Position: Advanced Practitioner: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Location: Cullowhee, NC (with outreach in surrounding counties) Compensation: Competitive and Commensurate with Experience Benefits: Insurance, Retirement, and Vacation Classification: Exempt, Permanent, Full-Time Organization Description: Vecinos is a non-profit, 501(c)3 Free Clinic that provides bilingual integrated primary and mental health care, mobile clinic services, health education, and case management to uninsured, low-income adults in the far-western NC counties. We offer a positive, supportive, and team-oriented atmosphere. We work in a non-traditional environment with limited resources. Schedules and hours vary throughout the year. Purpose: The Advanced Practitioner works under the supervision of the Medical Director and provides primary medical care with a strong focus on preventive care and integrated wellness in collaboration with the mental health team. Job Responsibilities • Medical Care • Perform primary care medical evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases with appropriate follow-up, diagnostic tests, medications, referrals, documentation, and case management • Perform procedures as needed (dependent on previous experience) • Complete appropriate documentation and communication within the EHR • Provide evidence based patient care across outpatient, telehealth, and mobile clinic sites throughout Western North Carolina. • Case Management • Develop and oversee implementation of patient care plans • Participate in monthly Quality Improvement meetings with the Medical Director • Assist all staff in reaching clinical measures and quality goals • Team Collaboration • Active participation in weekly team meetings and monthly team plannings, providing insight into programmatic design and initiatives • Precept and supervise volunteers and university students, as needed • Work collaboratively with the clinic team, other medical providers, mental health therapists, and registered nurses to provide integrated healthcare to patients • Collaboration with the Clinical Director and Outreach Director to provide ongoing clinical support and outreach medical services Required Qualifications • Licensed/certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of North Carolina • Advanced English and Spanish fluency with excellent written and oral communication skills • Willing to participate in outreach events in surrounding counties, as needed • Cultural sensitivity, a caring and confident demeanor, flexibility, dependability, professional attitude and desire to serve uninsured/underserved populations Preferred Qualifications • Minimum 2 years’ experience as an advanced practitioner • At least 2 years’ experience in a multidisciplinary care team setting • Native or near-native fluency • Working knowledge of farmworker-specific medicine
What you'll bring
- Licensed/certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of North Carolina
- Advanced English and Spanish fluency with excellent written and oral communication skills
- Willing to participate in outreach events in surrounding counties, as needed
- Cultural sensitivity, a caring and confident demeanor, flexibility, dependability, professional attitude and desire to serve uninsured/underserved populations
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as an advanced practitioner
- At least 2 years’ experience in a multidisciplinary care team setting
- Native or near-native fluency
- Working knowledge of farmworker-specific medicine