SHRA Temporary Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Multiple Positions)

SHRA Temporary Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Multiple Positions)

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Department

Student Health Center - 40210

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to obtaining extensive medical history; assessing, diagnosing, and treating acute illness and those elements of primary medical care that are reasonable within the constraints of the nature of student health and the individual's certification; prescribing the appropriate therapies including medication; providing on-going medication monitoring; ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests including laboratory, radiologic, and EKG tests; assisting with emergencies; documenting all pertinent data in patient's electronic medical record; referring clients to physicians/specialist and/or other community resources as appropriate; and providing a holistic approach to patient care, including provision of patient education as appropriate.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, completion of a Nurse Practitioner program approved by the North Carolina Joint Subcommittee of the Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners, and "approved to practice medical acts" by the Joint Subcommittee
• Current CPR certification required
• Must have the ability to respond to a broad range of medical problems with varying complexity and make the right decisions about treatment
• Must have thorough knowledge of techniques in interviewing, medical and relevant history taking, principles and practices of general medicine and disease states as they relate to the area of work for general medical conditions
• Must have thorough knowledge and ability to plan and monitor a regimen of care based on assessment and findings
• Must have considerable knowledge of available resources and appropriate referral methods
• Must have skills in performing clinical functions and in performing/assisting with routine minor surgical procedures
• Must have the ability to examine patients and detect abnormalities; ability to record accurately and completely all information necessary to evaluate and formulate a care plan and the convey this to the supervising physician as needed
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with patients, families and colleagues.
• Must have 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.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous work experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a college health setting is preferred

Required Certifications or Licensure

Nurse Practitioner candidates: Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, completion of a Nurse Practitioner program approved by the North Carolina Joint Subcommittee of the Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners, and "approved to practice medical acts" by the Joint Subcommittee. All diplomas, degrees, licenses and certifications must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. OR Physician Assistant candidates: Graduation and or completion of an educational program for Physician Assistants accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and an active Physician Assistant License issued by the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. All diplomas, degrees, licenses and certifications must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Work Hours

Varies between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Days

Varies between Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week

PRN

Anticipated Hiring Range

$40-$50/hour