Certified Nurse Midwife/ Advanced Practice Provider - OB/GYN - Franklin, NC (CNM, APP)

Primary Care Provider

Provide team-based primary care at a MAHEC practice by assessing, diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, medical or mental health conditions, independently or as part of a healthcare team. Work as a team with RNs and PharmDs providing Annual Wellness Visits. This position may include faculty responsibilities teaching or precepting various residents.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide direct patient care to patients.
• Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as laboratory tests, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays).
• Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Develop treatment plans based on best practices and professional practice guidelines.
• Diagnose or treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.
• Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
• Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, or herbal remedies.
• Administer in-office medications and infusions as indicated.
• Provide patient referrals for diagnostic testing or specialist consultation as clinically indicated.
• Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions.
• Provide patient-centered education.
• Work as part of an Interprofessional team to provide patient-centered care.
• Complete documentation and clinical inbox reconciliation within organizational guidelines.
• Provide coverage for colleagues, including clinical inbox and patient schedule as needed.
• Participates in and may lead clinic quality improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for completing documentation and referrals according to payor and ACO quality requirements.

Key competencies include:

• Communication Skills
• Decision Making
• HealthCare Knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Values
• Problem Solving

Specified skills:

• Foreign language: Spanish speaking skills preferred, not required, and eligible for compensation add on

Physical demands:

• Physical Demands: Light - Moderate energy level: Lift and carry 25 - 35 lbs, Push/Pull 50 - 100 lbs (empty bed, stretcher, etc.)
• Physical Activity: Frequent (34 - 66% of Workday)

Education and experience:

• Minimum qualifications: NP / PA-C experience or two (2) years of experience practicing in an ambulatory primary care setting.
• Preferred qualifications: Clinical practice in an urgent care or acute care setting preferred.
• Required licenses: Current North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) license required or Physician Assistant License, NCBME or eligibility for legal approval required.

Schedule:

Regular attendance on-site is an essential function of this position. Typical business hours are Monday Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (or flexed to best meet the needs of the clients and/or the Division); 40 hours per workweek; weekend, holiday, or evening coverage is occasionally required. Work hours will need to be flexible in order to respond to special work assignments, or evening activities, as requested by the team leader.

At MAHEC, we strive to equip all team members with Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive.

MAHEC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Employees who meet federal requirements may be eligible to have remaining student loan balances forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC.

If you are interested in this role, and you have related experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply or reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io for support in your job search process. All MAHEC employees and learners will be required to receive the Flu vaccine or have an approved exemption. MAHEC does not provide employment-based US visa sponsorship, now or in the future. All new employees must provide valid, original I-9 documents on their first day of work. MAHEC Talent Management is located at 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Equal Opportunity Employer.