Advanced Practitioner: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Organization: Vecinos, Inc.

Address: 19 Smoky Mountain Drive, Franklin, NC 28734

Phone: (828) 293-2274

Website: www.vecinos.org

Position: Advanced Practitioner: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Location: Cullowhee, NC (with outreach in surrounding counties)

Compensation: Competitive and Commensurate with Experience

Benefits: Insurance, Retirement, and Vacation

Classification: Exempt, Permanent, Full-Time

Organization Description:  Vecinos is a non-profit, 501(c)3 Free Clinic that provides bilingual integrated primary and mental health care, mobile clinic services, health education, and case management to uninsured, low-income adults in the far-western NC counties. We offer a positive, supportive, and team-oriented atmosphere. We work in a non-traditional environment with limited resources. Schedules and hours vary throughout the year.

Purpose:  The Advanced Practitioner works under the supervision of the Medical Director and provides primary medical care with a strong focus on preventive care and integrated wellness in collaboration with the mental health team. 

Job Responsibilities

1. Medical Care

• Perform primary care medical evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases with appropriate follow-up, diagnostic tests, medications, referrals, documentation, and case management
• Perform procedures as needed (dependent on previous experience)
• Complete appropriate documentation and communication within the EHR
• Provide evidence based patient care across outpatient, telehealth, and mobile clinic sites throughout Western North Carolina.

1. Case Management

• Develop and oversee implementation of patient care plans
• Participate in monthly Quality Improvement meetings with the Medical Director 
• Assist all staff in reaching clinical measures and quality goals

1. Team Collaboration

• Active participation in weekly team meetings and monthly team plannings, providing insight into programmatic design and initiatives
• Precept and supervise volunteers and university students, as needed
• Work collaboratively with the clinic team, other medical providers, mental health therapists, and registered nurses to provide integrated healthcare to patients
• Collaboration with the Clinical Director and Outreach Director to provide ongoing clinical support and outreach medical services

Required Qualifications

• Licensed/certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of North Carolina
• Advanced English and Spanish fluency with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willing to participate in outreach events in surrounding counties, as needed
• Cultural sensitivity, a caring and confident demeanor, flexibility, dependability, professional attitude and desire to serve uninsured/underserved populations

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an advanced practitioner
• At least 2 years’ experience in a multidisciplinary care team setting
• Native or near-native fluency
• Working knowledge of farmworker-specific medicine