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LifePoint Health Nurse Practitioner - Swain Family Care in Bryson City, North Carolina
Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Swain Community Hospital is a 48-bed, fully-accredited critical access hospital dedicated to quality, service, and compassion making us stand out as the place for visitors, seasonal residents, and lifelong community members to receive outstanding healthcare. The hospital, along with an outpatient physician practice, offers primary and inpatient care, as well as emergency, laboratory, imaging, rehabilitation, urology, cardiopulmonary, geriatric outpatient, pediatric and gastroenterology services, and a pain clinic.
Where We Are: Welcome to the Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Bryson City is a peaceful, mountain town with so much to do and see but easily accessible to urban areas such as Asheville, Knoxville, and Atlanta within driving distance. From watersports to railroad excursions to hiking and horseback riding, the outdoor lover will always find something to do. If you’re a little more indoorsy, experience our unique shops and wonderful dining options.
Why Choose Us: · Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees · Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance · Student Loan repayment is available · And much more…
Under the direct supervision of the supervising physician, assesses patients and prescribes/delivers medical care; performs focused case management activities by prescribing/rendering medications; collaborates with employees and other providers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have current Nurse Practitioner licensure in the State of North Carolina or from a compact state.
- One year of experience in outpatient/inpatient experience is preferred.
- Computer skills are desirable.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Ability to lift and move at least 40 pounds. 2. Ability to see colors. 3. Ability to hear and distinguish sound, to check BP. 4. Ability to reach overhead and grasp objects. 5. Ability to remain calm, continue to function effectively and develop priorities during stressful situations. 6. Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal media. 7. Ability to move and operate equipment. 8. Manual dexterity adequate to keypunch data on a keyboard.
EEOC Statement: Swain Community Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Job: *Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Organization: *Western Carolina Physcian-Swain PB
Title: Nurse Practitioner - Swain Family Care
Location: NC-Bryson City
Requisition ID: 7463-11013