Advanced Practice Provider - Tiered Sign-On Bonus Up To $5,000

Job Description:

Advanced Practice Provider - Tiered Sign-On Bonus Up To $5,000

Description

What You'll Be Doing

The Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant / Family Nurse Practitioner) provides health care to patients of the Regional Centers. Wake County Regional Centers currently has an opportunity at the Southern Regional Center (Fuquay-Varina) location.

Essential Duties include:

• Screen, diagnose and treat patients-working under a supervising physician
• Provide preventive care, education, family planning care, prenatal care, child health care, STD care, and acute illness management
• Provide support services to the mental health team as needed for continuity of client care
• Perform procedures as indicated after appropriate training

Other duties include:

• Completion of encounter forms
• Answer telephone calls from patients
• Case management as indicated by patient needs
• Care monitoring and quality improvement activities
• Consultation with the front desk, nursing, and other staff
• Participation in staff meetings
• Involvement in innovative projects to improve the community and individual health other duties as assigned

**Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:15a-5:15pm with an expectation to work one even clinic per week until 7:15pm to make 40 hours

NOTE: Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (ii) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.

About Our Team

Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• As required by license
• No specific experience required
• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license approved by the NC Joint Subcommittee of the Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners
• CPR
• AED
• DEA Registration
• Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Over one (1) year experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Analytic thinking / Problem solving Interpersonal human relations skills Provide quality and timely clinical care Ability to handle rapid change Self-starter Demonstrates a high degree of adaptabilityAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing Confident team player with excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work efficiently in a high pace environment Ability to multi-task Ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy Proficiency in using office equipment

About This Position

Location: Southern Regional Center Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:15 am - 5:15 pm

Hiring Range: 91,794 - 128,509 Commensurate with Experience

Market Range: 91,794.00 - 165,225.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: This requisition is open until filled and may close at any time

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Salary:

91,794 - 128,509 Commensurate with Experience