Vecinos Inc.
Location
Franklin, North Carolina
The Advanced Practitioner provides primary medical care with a focus on preventive care and integrated wellness for uninsured, low-income adults. Responsibilities include performing medical evaluations, managing acute and chronic diseases, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team across various clinic sites.
Candidates must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in North Carolina with advanced fluency in both English and Spanish. Preferred qualifications include at least two years of experience in a multidisciplinary care team and knowledge of farmworker-specific medicine.
Vecinos, Inc.
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.
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 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.
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 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
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
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