• Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider

    Granville Medical Center (Oxford, NC)


    Job Summary: The Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider, (APP), Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, is responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Managing patients in the clinic following established standards and practices.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Assesses patient status by obtaining a health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing/presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination. • Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. • Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks. • Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Handles minor lacerations. • Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs. • Prepares documentation for medical records, including updating the patient's medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in a written/computerized manner. • Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. • Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy. • Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to a treatment plan, including triaging patient calls/e-mails. • Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals. • Conduct self in a professional manner at all times. This includes avoiding gossip, avoiding negative comments about other staff or competitors, maintaining appropriate interpersonal boundaries and avoiding dual relationships (this includes refraining from offering medical or psychotherapy services to facility staff or family members, avoiding accepting gifts from patients, etc.), and observing appropriate professional attire when on duty. • Complete documentation and submit billing records to Granville Health Inc. according to the published policies on charting and bill sheet submission and provide the facility with a hard copy of the electronic documentation within 24–72 of service for inclusion in the patient's facility medical record. • Be knowledgeable of and adhere to Granville Health Inc standards, policies and procedures. Be aware of and adhere to all legal and regulatory agencies' rules and guidelines and professional ethical standards. Comply with all regulatory agencies governing health care delivery. • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times, including appropriate use of cell phones, emails, text messaging, patient charts and EMR. Agrees to abide by and be knowledgeable of HIPAA rules and regulations. • Performs other duties as appropriate and/or assigned by Granville Health Inc

    Qualifications:

    + Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited educational institution or has graduated from a physician assistant educational program that is accredited by a National Commission on Accreditation of Allied Education Programs. • Current state registered nurse license. • Current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority or Licensed by the state of North Carolina as a Physician Assistant. • Current DEA licensure or ability to obtain. • Current ALS, BLS, PALS certification required upon hire or within 6 months.

    Benefits:

    + Competitive salary and benefits package.

    + Flexibility in work hours and remote work opportunities.

    + Professional development and CME allowances.

    + Opportunities for professional growth and community involvement.