Full-time Family Nurse Practitioner
Ashe Memorial Hospital·Ashe County, North Carolina
Ashe Memorial Hospital·Ashe County, North Carolina
Provide general and preventative care, conduct check-ups, and treat illnesses for children and adults. Formulate individualized plans of care and maintain accurate medical records for a diverse patient population.
At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement, "To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care." Ashe Memorial Hospital is proud to be Voted Ashe's Best Place to Work 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 Come be a part of our dynamic team; you'll join Ashe's 2022 & 2023 Best Hospital, Best Surgeon, Best Physician, Best Nurse, and Best Medical Practice! This is your opportunity to make a large difference in a small community!
Provide general and preventative care, conduct check-ups, treat illnesses, order lab tests and prescribe medication for children and adults.
Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program.
Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts, knowledge of diseases/surgical conditions, care required and good judgment.
Ability to perform a head to toe preoperative assessment on all patients and reassesses as needed.
This includes pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.
Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care as indicated and evaluates for effectiveness.
Makes appropriate explanation to patients regarding procedures.
Monitors patient and physician satisfaction and follows through on needs identified through the monitoring process.
Maintains current basic medical knowledge.
Demonstrates competence and skill in the in the application of knowledge.
Performance of History and Physical exam proficiently.
Record review will show 95% or higher compliance with documentation proficiency.
Record keeping is accurate, complete and timely.
Keeps Rural Health Clinic Medical Director informed of unusual occurrences.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age and gender.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Abide by policies and procedures of AMH.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.
Must have completed an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and hold the appropriate state and national certifications. Current BLS certification and willingness to comply with vaccination policies are required.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in North Carolina often show steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices, especially for candidates who can work autonomously and meet licensure and certification requirements. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a graduate nursing degree, 2–4 years of relevant experience, and current NC licensure, DEA, and BLS credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your certifications and tailor your application to the setting and scope of practice.
