Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Family Medicine (Andrews) Position Available In Georgetown, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Andrews, SC, works closely with physicians to provide primary care services, including health promotion, illness prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of health issues. Qualifications include two years of experience in a physician's office, current licensure, certification in South Carolina, and NCCPA certification. Basic Life Support certification is required. Advanced Practitioners may also participate in community health education and patient advocacy.
Job Description
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant•Family Medicine (Andrews) Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant•Family Medicine (Andrews) locations
Georgetown, SC
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Yesterday
job requisition id
JR103226
Employee Type:
Regular Work Shift:
Day•8 hour shift (United States of America) Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!
Position Summary:
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) works collaboratively with the physician to provide a wide range of primary care services which encompasses health promotion, injury and illness prevention, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of Health problems and injuries. Health problem monitoring may include monitoring of stable chronic health issues. The Advanced Practitioner will participate in community development health education and patient advocacy. The Advanced Practitioner will perform patient testing and make referrals to the physician as needed; write prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, system protocols, office protocols and scope of license and certification. Advanced Practitioner services are provided within a patient centered framework to patients of all ages and may include other general duties as assigned to facilitate office operations and ensure service delivery within the umbrella of GHS core customer service values.
Qualifications Experience:
Minimum of two years PA or NP in a physician’s office required Four years previous healthcare experience preferred
Licensure and Certification:
Current licensure and certification in the State of South Carolina in good standing to practice as a Nurse Practitioner. OR Current licensure with South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners in good standing to practice as a Physician Assistant. Current NCCPA certification required Current state and federal DEA registration required American Heart Association Healthcare provider course with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required to be initially completed with the GHS Staff Development Office within 30 calendar days of hire date (exceptions to obtain certification from a provider other than the GHS Staff Development Office are approved by Staff development on a case by case basis). BLS Recertification is required every two years. ACLS preferred. May be exposed to infectious specimens, and soiled laundry, however, potential for personal harm or injury is limited when proper safety and health precautions are followed.
