Part-Time/PRN Family Nurse Practitioner-MFCC

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement, "To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care."

Ashe Memorial Hospital is proud to be Voted Ashe's Best Place to Work 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 Come be a part of our dynamic team; you'll join Ashe's 2022 & 2023 Best Hospital, Best Surgeon, Best Physician, Best Nurse, and Best Medical Practice!  This is your opportunity to make a large difference in a small community!

Hours: (shift varies), 18-20 hours per week  | No Supervisory Responsibilities | No Travel | Pay commensurate with experience

PRN: Mountain Family Care Center.

JOB SUMMARY: 

Provide general and preventative care, conduct check-ups, treat illnesses, order lab tests and prescribe medication for children and adults.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program.

Experience: Previous experience rural health experience preferred.

License/Certifications:

• Certified with National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Initial Certification and meet the regulations of NC Board of Medical Examiners, OR Nurse Practitioner meeting regulations of North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS Certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts, knowledge of diseases/surgical conditions, care required and good judgment.
2. Ability to perform a head to toe preoperative assessment on all patients and reassesses as needed. This includes pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.
3. Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care as indicated and evaluates for effectiveness.
4. Makes appropriate explanation to patients regarding procedures.
5. Monitors patient and physician satisfaction and follows through on needs identified through the monitoring process.
6. Maintains current basic medical knowledge. 
7. Demonstrates competence and skill in the in the application of knowledge. 
8. Performance of History and Physical exam proficiently. Record review will show 95% or higher compliance with documentation proficiency.
9. Record keeping is accurate, complete and timely. 
10. Keeps Rural Health Clinic Medical Director informed of unusual occurrences.
11. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age and gender.
12. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
13. Abide by policies and procedures of AMH.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

***Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.***

*For full job description and benefits, please contact Human Resources.

Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.