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Family Nurse Practitioner - Foothills Medical Associates
Position: Family Nurse Practitioner for Foothills Medical Associates
Location: Columbus, NC

St. Luke’s Hospital has a new opportunity for an experienced Nurse Practitioner at our Foothills Medical Associates office! This Practitioner functions independently in our Clinic setting in collaboration with a supervising physician and other members of the healthcare team to provide quality care to patients. Our hospital is one of very few critical access hospitals in the country that earned 5-Stars in patient satisfaction from CMS in 2020 and we need YOU to help us get to the next level! In this role, you will be part of a progressive team dedicated to advancing the goals of the hospital, meeting the needs of our rural community, and providing outstanding care to our patients. At St. Luke’s, we ALL make a difference!

Essential Functions include but not limited to:

Provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, referral, and follow-up for a shared or owned panel of patients.
Interprets and records results of clinical tests and reviews with the physician and patient. Identifies abnormal findings early and initiates appropriate interventions.
Prescribes medications and makes recommendations.
Recommends screenings and tests based on patients' healthcare needs and assessment.
Provides ongoing education to the patient, family, and treatment team regarding current illness, treatment regimens and necessary testing and follow up required for the continued well-being of the patient, following Pain Medicine Standards of Practice and within protocols mutually agreed upon by physician and ACP team.
Assesses and provides support for the cultural, psychosocial, language and physically challenged needs of the family unit

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities include:

1. Master’s Degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
2. Current NC DEA license
3. Full, unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of NC
4. Board Certification in Nurse Practitioner.
5. BLS for Healthcare Provider required.
6. Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.

Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day

Contact Information
Gina Durand
Foothills Medical Associates & Saluda Family Medicine
Email: Gina.Durand@slhnc.org

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