Advance Practice Practitioner*



Job Details

Advance Practice Practitioner*
Employer

Orange County Government

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

NC 27278, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

55-2018-358

Department

Health Department

Opening Date

04/25/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Orange County Health Department is seeking a Full-Time Advance Practice Practitioner (Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant).  This position provides primary and preventive health care to clients of the Orange County Health Department (OCHD) medical clinics.

Hiring Range $83,851 - $95,395

* This position is designated Safety Sensitive and pre-employment drug testing is required.

Examples of Duties

Examples of Essential Functions
A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.
Obtains medical, social, and family histories appropriate to maternal and child health, family planning, sexually transmitted infections, and primary care.
 
Performs physical examinations according to specified protocols and procedures; monitors vital signs, fetal heart tones, and prenatal non-stress test.
 
Makes medical diagnoses and prescribes medical treatments according to specified protocols and procedures with Medical Director's consultation as needed.
 
Documents accurately all findings: history, physical, laboratory work, diagnosis, plan of care, treatment and medications orders, and referrals made.
 
Provides in-depth health education and counseling on a wide variety of health topics: contraception, pregnancy, fertility, sexually transmitted diseases, immunizations, nutrition, child and adolescent health issues, chronic diseases, health promotion strategies, exam findings, and various treatment options/modalities.
 
Performs minimally invasive procedures to include IUD and implant insertions and removals.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health nursing, specifically relating to scope of practice.
 
Knowledge of public health laws pertaining to communicable diseases and immunizations.
 
Knowledge of normal and abnormal physical exam findings.
 
Knowledge of medical diagnoses and of the recommended/appropriate treatment.
 
Knowledge of various diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures.
 
Knowledge of current pharmacy laws pertaining to health department pharmacy and dispensation laws.
 
Knowledge of medications' desired effects as well as side effects and prescribing guidelines.
 
Ability to plan a regimen of patient care based on assessment findings.
 
Knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures, protocols, and policies pertaining to medical services of the County.
 
Knowledge of laboratory testing and interpretation practices.
 
Knowledge of community resources and human services agencies.
 
Knowledge of medical documentation practices and billing codes. 
 
Skill in operating standard medical and laboratory equipment such as a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, fetal heart doppler, vaginal speculum, microscope, and needles/syringes.
 
Skill in operating a computer.
 
Skill in interpersonal relations.
 
Skill in oral and written communication.
 
Supervision
Assignments are provided by indicating generally what is to be done.  Quality and quantity expectations are provided.  Additional details are provided for new, difficult, or unusual problems.  This classification typically does not supervise.
 
Distinguishing Factors
This classification is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse III classification by the complexity of the services provided and the specialized training and certification.

Minimum Qualifications
Requires any education and experience equivalent to graduation from a North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners' approved Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner Program and one year of experience. Eligible for approval to practice medical acts issued by the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners or the North Carolina Joint Subcommittee of the Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners. 

If candidate is Nurse Practitioner, must possess valid, current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina; may be required to possess additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by supervisor. 

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Requires possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Supplemental Information

Physical Activities
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational support functions of standing, sitting, pushing, walking, bending, pulling, stooping, kneeling, lifting, climbing, carrying, fingering, grasping, reaching, talking, hearing and repetitive motions of the hands and wrists.
 
Must possess the visual acuity to perform extensive reading, operate a computer terminal and use measurement devices.
 
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabilities

Orange County provides a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System;
    • Orange County contributes 7.5% of your base salary per pay period and 8.25% for LEO.
  • Health Insurance
    • Orange County pays 100% of employee premiums for health  insurance and a portion of dependent premiums.
  • Dental Insurance
    • Orange County pays 100% of employee premiums for dental insurance.
  • Life Insurance
    • Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees salary up to $50,000.
  • Vision Insurance
  • Optional Life and Disability Coverage
  • 401 (k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
    • Orange County contributes $27.50 per pay period to the supplemental retirement plan you choose and will contribute up to an additional $63 per pay ($1512 annually) period as a match.
  • Paid Holidays
  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.
For additional detailed information click on link Orange County Benefits

01
Orange County is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). I understand, that if hired, my employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.
  • Yes
02
I understand that resumes are welcomed but do not substitute for the work experience section of this application and failure to complete the work experience section will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered for eligibility. Did you fully complete the work experience section of this application?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Are you currently an employee, receiving benefits, from Orange County Local Government?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you have, or are able to obtain, a valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Please indicated your highest level of education from an accredited school?
  • High School or GED
  • Associates' Degree
  • Bachelors' Degree
  • Masters' Degree
  • Professional Certifications
06
Please indicate your degree major.
07
This position requires that you possess and maintain a current valid license for North Carolinas as a Registered Nurse and a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Please indicate which licenses you possess that are current and valid.
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Physician Assistant
  • I do not possess these certifications
08
How many years of experience do you have as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 but less than 3 years
  • 3 but less than 5 years
  • 5 or more years
09
Briefly describe your work experience, including duties, as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This experience should also be fully outlined in the Work History section of the application. If none, please state "no experience".
10
Please indicate your proficiency in Spanish.
  • I cannot read, write or speak Spanish
  • I am proficient at reading and writing in Spanish
  • I am proficient at speaking Spanish
  • I am fluent in reading, writing and speaking Spanish

* Required Question

Employer
Orange County Government
Address
200 South Cameron Street

Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278
Phone
919-245-2550
919-245-2550

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