Onslow County, NC
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Onslow County, NC, Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States, 28540
Salary :
$116,224.00 - $143,044.90 Annually
Location :
Jacksonville, NC
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
5164-49052 Jan 2025
Department:
Health Department
Opening Date:
12/11/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Job Description
Performs complex professional work augmenting the primary health care physician in making medical diagnoses and dispensing medical treatment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Public Health Nursing Supervisor and the clinical supervision of the Physician Preceptor
Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Proficiency in accessing and utilizing electronic medical records and various health information systems required for clinical documentation and billing purposes.
Obtain a thorough patient history and physical examination. Perform appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Record and present this information to the supervising and referred physicians as indicated
Establishes, maintains, and collaborates with supervising physicians and community partners as needed to maintain relationships and improve client/community health
Develop and maintain health care, therapeutic plans, and counsels' patients
Applies critical thinking in decision making
Engages in contingency planning
Applies principles of ethics, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice when providing client care recognizing the diversity of individuals and populations served Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteers. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of techniques of interviewing, medical and relevant history taking, principles and practices of general medicine and disease states as they relate to the area of work; thorough knowledge of health appraisal tools, laboratory tests and findings, materia medica, and therapeutic procedures as related to the area of work; thorough knowledge and ability to plan a regime of care based on assessment and findings; considerable knowledge of available resources and appropriate referral methods. Skills in performing clinical functions. Skill in assisting with routine surgical procedures. Ability to examine patients and detect abnormalities; ability to record accurately and completely all information necessary to evaluate and plan care and to convey this to the physician; ability to communicate orally; ability to teach and counsel individuals, families and groups in areas of health maintenance, preventive medicine, and care of the sick; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and to gain the confidence of patients and families and work effectively with them; some ability to plan and conduct inservice training programs. Ability to operate a personal computer and standard office productivity software.
Education, Experience, and Special Requirements
Education and Experience
Master's degree in Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or Certified Nurse Midwifery or, related field and moderate experience as a physician extender, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
-Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the North Carolina Medical Board or as a Nurse Midwifery Joint Subcommittee or as a Nurse Practitioner by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
-Valid driver's license
Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.
Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:
Health Insurance Health Insurance is provided by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.
Dental Insurance Dental insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.
Vision Insurance Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam.
North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.
NC401k The County contributes 1/2% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 2%.
Vacation Leave Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.
Sick Leave Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.
Paid Holidays County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.
Employee Assistance Program The County provides an Employee Assistance Program to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as depression, substance abuse, and financial or legal concerns.
Supplemental Benefits County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, MetLife Supplemental Plans, Pre-paid Legal & Identity Theft Protection and the College Foundation 529 Savings Plan.
For more information, please visit and click on the Benefits tab.
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?
High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate None of the above
02
This position requires a Master's degree in Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or related field. Please select the degree you hold.
Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Related field None of the above
03
This position requires moderate experience as a physician extender, or equivalent combination of education and experience. How many years of experience do you possess as a physician extender?
No experience Less than six months Six months to one year One to three years Three to five years
04
Do you have a current license as a Physician Assistant issued by the North Carolina Medical Board?
Yes No
05
Do you have a current license as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the North Carolina Board of Nursing?
Yes No
06
Have you uploaded your official transcript(s), certificate(s), and/or license(s) showing the degree type and date that your degree, certificate and/or license was awarded? This must be done even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.
Yes No
07
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes No
08
Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?
Yes No
Required Question
$116,224.00 - $143,044.90 Annually
Location :
Jacksonville, NC
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
5164-49052 Jan 2025
Department:
Health Department
Opening Date:
12/11/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Job Description
Performs complex professional work augmenting the primary health care physician in making medical diagnoses and dispensing medical treatment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Public Health Nursing Supervisor and the clinical supervision of the Physician Preceptor
Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Proficiency in accessing and utilizing electronic medical records and various health information systems required for clinical documentation and billing purposes.
Obtain a thorough patient history and physical examination. Perform appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Record and present this information to the supervising and referred physicians as indicated
Establishes, maintains, and collaborates with supervising physicians and community partners as needed to maintain relationships and improve client/community health
Develop and maintain health care, therapeutic plans, and counsels' patients
Applies critical thinking in decision making
Engages in contingency planning
Applies principles of ethics, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice when providing client care recognizing the diversity of individuals and populations served Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteers. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of techniques of interviewing, medical and relevant history taking, principles and practices of general medicine and disease states as they relate to the area of work; thorough knowledge of health appraisal tools, laboratory tests and findings, materia medica, and therapeutic procedures as related to the area of work; thorough knowledge and ability to plan a regime of care based on assessment and findings; considerable knowledge of available resources and appropriate referral methods. Skills in performing clinical functions. Skill in assisting with routine surgical procedures. Ability to examine patients and detect abnormalities; ability to record accurately and completely all information necessary to evaluate and plan care and to convey this to the physician; ability to communicate orally; ability to teach and counsel individuals, families and groups in areas of health maintenance, preventive medicine, and care of the sick; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and to gain the confidence of patients and families and work effectively with them; some ability to plan and conduct inservice training programs. Ability to operate a personal computer and standard office productivity software.
Education, Experience, and Special Requirements
Education and Experience
Master's degree in Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or Certified Nurse Midwifery or, related field and moderate experience as a physician extender, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
-Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the North Carolina Medical Board or as a Nurse Midwifery Joint Subcommittee or as a Nurse Practitioner by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
-Valid driver's license
Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.
Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:
Health Insurance Health Insurance is provided by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.
Dental Insurance Dental insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.
Vision Insurance Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam.
North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.
NC401k The County contributes 1/2% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 2%.
Vacation Leave Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.
Sick Leave Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.
Paid Holidays County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.
Employee Assistance Program The County provides an Employee Assistance Program to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as depression, substance abuse, and financial or legal concerns.
Supplemental Benefits County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, MetLife Supplemental Plans, Pre-paid Legal & Identity Theft Protection and the College Foundation 529 Savings Plan.
For more information, please visit and click on the Benefits tab.
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?
High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate None of the above
02
This position requires a Master's degree in Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or related field. Please select the degree you hold.
Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Related field None of the above
03
This position requires moderate experience as a physician extender, or equivalent combination of education and experience. How many years of experience do you possess as a physician extender?
No experience Less than six months Six months to one year One to three years Three to five years
04
Do you have a current license as a Physician Assistant issued by the North Carolina Medical Board?
Yes No
05
Do you have a current license as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the North Carolina Board of Nursing?
Yes No
06
Have you uploaded your official transcript(s), certificate(s), and/or license(s) showing the degree type and date that your degree, certificate and/or license was awarded? This must be done even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.
Yes No
07
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes No
08
Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?
Yes No
Required Question