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    Temporary PRN Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Boone, NC, United States - Appalachian State University

    Appalachian State University
    Appalachian State University Boone, NC, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Working Title Temporary PRN Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Working Location (City, State) Boone, North Carolina Position Number N32400 Department Health Services Description of University


    Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all.

    The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference.

    As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls about 19,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

    Position Summary Information

    Minimum Qualifications

    Nurse Practitioner:

    Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, graduation from a Nurse Practitioner program approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, and "approved to practice medical acts" consistent with the nurse practitioner's academic educational preparation AND national certification.

    or

    Physician Assistant:

    Graduation and or completion of an educational program for Physician Assistants accredited by the Accreditation and Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant and an active Physician Assistant License issued by the North Carolina Medical Board.

    NCCPA certification needed.

    License/Certification Required

    As detailed in "Minimum Qualifications".

    Also an unrestricted DEA license is required.

    Also, "Dispensing License" from the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy may be required.

    Essential Job Functions

    The Mary S. Shook Student Health Service exists to provide for the health care needs of the students of Appalachian State University.


    This position provides patient care, including performing assessment, determining diagnosis, developing treatment plans, prescribing medication, engaging in research activities, and providing training and education for a wide variety of medical conditions under the supervision of a physician.

    This position will also participate in continuous quality improvement and accreditation programs at health services.


    Perform medical acts within his/her area of educational preparation and certification under a collaborative practice agreement (CPA), with a licensed physician.

    Ability to manage complex dilemmas. Ability to anticipate, recognize and respond to potentially problematic situations.

    Knowledge of advanced communication techniques.

    Skill in observing behavior and mannerisms.

    Ability to actively listen.

    Ability to answer questions from healthcare personnel and patients on diseases processes, diagnosis and treatment.

    Ability to diagnose mental health illnesses and to treat them appropriately.

    Ability to interpret lab tests, EKG's, and xrays.

    Ability to coordinate referrals to specialists.


    Work with other agencies on campus in the prevention of illnesses and care of illnesses and care of students who become ill or injured.


    Provide health education to individuals or to groups on campus in order to promote optimal health and prevent future illness.

    Coordinate and monitor the CQI and accreditation programs at the Student Health Service.


    Working knowledge of patient care practices and held accountable for the continuous and comprehensive management of a broad range of personal health services for which the nurse practitioner/physician assistant is educationally prepared and for which competency has been maintained.


    These services include but are not restricted to:
    (1) promotion and maintenance of health;

    (2) prevention of illness and disability;

    (3) diagnosing, treating and managing acute and chronic illnesses;

    (4) guidance and counseling for both individuals and families;

    (5) prescribing, administering and dispensing therapeutic measures, tests, procedures and drugs;

    (6) planning for situations beyond their expertise and consulting with and referring to other health care providers as appropriate; and

    (7) evaluating health outcomes.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Although general medicine knowledge is required, training and/or experience with adolescent medical care is also highly desirable.

    Sports medicine knowledge is also desirable.

    Work Schedule/Hours

    This would be a temporary as needed position to help supplement the work of full time clinicians. The PRN employee might fill in when full time clinicians are out on sick or vacation leave. The PRN employee might work during especially busy clinic times.

    Student Health has some limited weekend clinic hours and there may be need for PRN weekend coverage at times, too.

    Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 11 Mandatory Staff Yes Physical Demands of Position

    Physical effort includes a great deal of walking during the day.

    Hiring Range $50/hour

    Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

    Posting Details Information

    Posting Date 12/07/2018 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web) Special Instructions to Applicants

    Complete online application.

    Also submit CV and a list of 3 references.

    Quick Link Posting Number P


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