<p>What You'll Be Doing</p> <p>Wake County Public Health seeks a dynamic Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant / Family Nurse Practitioner) to provide health care to patients of the WCPH Women's Health Program (Family Planning and Prenatal Programs). This position is based primarily at the new Swinburne Public Health Building.</p> <p>Essential functions include:</p> <ul> <li>Conducting physical examinations </li><li>Ordering appropriate laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures </li><li>Evaluating and communicating test results </li><li>Treating patients - prescribing medications, writing referrals, and counseling patients under the supervision of a physician </li><li>Providing any of the following services; preventative care, education, family planning care, prenatal care, STD care and acute illness management </li><li>Providing clinical services to the behavioral health team as needed for continuity of client care </li><li>Perform procedures as indicated after appropriate training </li></ul> <p>Other duties include:</p> <ul> <li>Completion of charges per protocol </li><li>Responding to telephone calls from patients </li><li>Case management as indicated by patient needs </li><li>Care monitoring and quality improvement activities </li><li>Consultation with the front desk, nursing, and other staff </li><li>Participation in staff meetings </li><li>Involvement in innovative projects to improve the community and individual health </li><li>Collaborate with CHDP team in care coordination / wellness of foster children as needed </li><li>Teaching students and residents, consistent with experience </li><li>Training new and continuing staff in procedures and protocols </li><li>Collaborate to develop and maintain protocols and procedures </li><li>Other duties as assigned </li><li>Some evening or weekends as needed. Emergency/Inclement weather shelter. </li><li>Additional Work Schedule details: Mon - Fri 8:15am-5:15pm with a future expectation to work one evening clinic per week until 7:15pm to make 40 hours </li></ul> <p>Why Join Us?</p> <p>Wake County Government offers excellent benefits including:</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive health coverage </li><li>Retirement plans </li><li>Generous paid time off </li><li>Wellness programs & work-life balance </li><li>Tuition reimbursement and more! </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>About Our Team</p> <p>At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community. We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services. With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County.</p> <p>The Basics (Required Education and Experience)</p> <ul> <li>As required by license </li><li>No specific experience required </li><li>Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Midwife license approved by the NC Joint Subcommittee of the Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners. CPR, AED and DEA Registration. </li><li>Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted </li><li>Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. </li></ul> <p>Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)</p> <ul> <li>Graduation from a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program approved by the NC Joint Subcommittee of the Board of Nursing and / or Board of Medical Examiners </li><li>Over one year experience as a FNP or PA </li><li>Active license in the state of North Carolina as a nurse midwife, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant </li><li>Certified in basic life support / CPR and AED </li><li>DEA Registration </li><li>Maintain Continuing Education as required by licensing Board </li></ul> <p>How Will We Know You're 'The One'?</p> <ul> <li>Analytic thinking/Problem solving </li><li>Interpersonal Human relations skills </li><li>Provide quality and timely clinical care </li><li>Ability to handle rapid change </li><li>Self starter </li><li>Demonstrates a high degree of adaptability </li><li>Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing </li><li>Positive team player with great interpersonal skills </li><li>Ability to work efficiently in a high pace environment </li><li>Ability to multi-task </li><li>Ability to pay very strong attention to detail and accuracy </li><li>Proficiency operating computers, printers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment </li></ul> <p>About This Position</p> <p>Location: HSC Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610</p> <p>Employment Type: Regular</p> <p>Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm</p> <p>Hiring Range: 93,813-131,336</p> <p>Market Range: 93,813.00 - 168,859.00</p> <p>Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.</p> <p>Posting Closing Date: This position is open until filled and may close at any time.</p> <p>What Makes Wake Great</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Statement</p> <p>Background Check Statement</p> <p>Emergency Service Worker Statement</p> <p>What Makes Wake Great</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Statement</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Background Check Statement</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Emergency Service Worker Statement</p> <p>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.</p>