We are hiring a brilliant Advanced Practice Provider to join our awesome team at New Hanover County, NC in Wilmington, NC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Advanced Practice Provider is a fantastic opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, teamwork and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Advanced Practice Provider at New Hanover County, NC today!
Salary: See Position Description Location : Wilmington, NC Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: ******** Department: PUBLIC HEALTH Opening Date: 03/08/2023 Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
New Hanover County's Health Department is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider with credentials of either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the clinic team of the Health Department. The position will be responsible for providing professional care to patients of various clinic services such as Women's Preventive Health, Child Health, Family Planning, and STI evaluation for women and men where duties include conducting examinations; obtaining medical histories; ordering lab work and interpreting lab results; prescribing and administering medications, treatments, guiding treatments; making and recording diagnoses; making referrals; providing timely follow-up; counseling and educating patients; and documenting records.
New Hanover County's Consolidated Human Services Agency is a single county agency that provides any combination of Public Health and Social Services throughout the county. New Hanover County Public Health is a fast paced environment comprised of a team of dedicated professionals who stay committed to the County's goal of superior public health and public safety by providing services in the areas of nutrition, personal health, environmental health, school health, maternal health, child health, community health, counseling, epidemiology, lactation, health education and health administration. Ideal candidates for the Health department have an eye for detail, the ability to multi task and shift priorities seamlessly and an overwhelming desire to serve the citizens of our county.
New Hanover County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. Supported by the work of our Office of Diversity and Equity, New Hanover County celebrates diversity in our employees' backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all. Our talented team has a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. The differences that unite us are a reflection of the community we serve. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to join our team at New Hanover County.
Hours: Hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday . Must be available to work during emergency situations. Salary Information:
The current hiring range for this position is $65,232 - $88,063.50. Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.
New Hanover County offers: Employer paid 401k contributions; Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system; Flex time and telework availability, depending on your position; Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year; Paid parental leave; Paid community services leave to give back to our community; Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work; Medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options; Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center; Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives; Opportunities to make a difference in your community; And so much more! Please check out our careers page at for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree from an approved Nurse Practitioner program or an approved Physician Assistant Program and two (2) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. (Note: Physician's Assistant licensure qualifications is dictated by the North Carolina Medical Board and Nurse Practitioner Registration is dictated by the NC Board of Nursing. The approval for either to practice in NC is dictated by the North Carolina Medical Board. Employees must meet the requirements stated.)
What will make your application stand out: Bilingual in English and Spanish Licenses/Certifications
Required Licenses/Certifications: Current licensure by the NC Medical Board to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in North Carolina Other Information
Application Status:
Applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants referred to the department will receive an email requesting important information pertinent to the position applied for. Please be sure to check your email for this communication so we may proceed with the next step in the recruitment process in a timely manner. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.
New Hanover County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity to include Employer paid 401k deferred compensation contributions (5% for sworn law enforcement and 2.5% for all other benefits eligible positions); Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system; Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year; Paid parental leave; Paid community services leave to give back to our community; Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work; Medical, dental, vision insurance + many other insurance options; Employee assistance program; 100% employer paid long term disability; Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist; Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives; Opportunities to make a difference in your community; And so much more!
Benefit options for eligible positions include medical, dental, elective supplemental insurance options including short-term disability, vision, flexible spending accounts, voluntary term life, cancer, accident, and critical illness policies. Employees who elect medical and dental insurance within the specified timelines provided during on-boarding, will have coverage effective on their date of hire. For more information about New Hanover County benefit options, including our benefit rates, please click
Please check out our careers page at for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.
Note: All positions listed as temporary, casual part time, volunteer, and intern are not eligible to receive benefits. P art-time position with fewer than 20 scheduled hours per week will not include benefits.
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Did you graduate from a nationally accredited Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program? Yes No
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How many years of Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) experience do you have? 5 or more years of FNP or PA experience 3 years but fewer than 5 years of FNP or PA experience 2 years but fewer than 3 years of FNP or PA experience 1 year but fewer than 2 years of FNP or PA experience less than 1 year of FNP or PA experience No FNP or PA experience
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Do you have a minimum of 2 years experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)? Yes No
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Are you currently licensed by the North Carolina Medical Board to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)? Yes No
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Indicate where you are currently licensed as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA): North Carolina Out of State No active FNP or PA licenses
Required Question
Benefits of working as a Advanced Practice Provider in Wilmington, NC:
? Excellent benefits
? Opportunities to grow
? Advantageous package
