Salary: $78,760.00 - $98,436.00 AnnuallyLocation : Elizabethtown, NCJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 25-00208Department: HealthOpening Date: 01/06/2025 DESCRIPTION The primary purpose of this position is to provide health care including medical diagnosis and treatment under the supervision of a physician. The Physician Extender II (PE II) will provide health services in all health department programs as described in program policies and procedures DUTIES The employee will act as a consultant to nursing, lab, social works, students and administration. Work will be supervised by their supervising Physician and the agency's director of nursing. The employee will on occasion serve as a preceptor to other employees. The PE II will keep abreast of the changing scope of medical and public health practice, provide in-service training to staff, i.e. CPR training. The PE II will serve as a member of the agency investigating team in the event of a disease outbreak and/or staffing of emergency shelters. Other duties as directed by supervisor. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Preferred experience in pediatrics, women's health, family planning and communicable disease. Prefer one year of experience as a public health FNP/PA or one (1) year experience providing direct patient care in a primary care setting. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Graduation from a Masters Level Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program approved by the NC Joint Subcommittee. Licensed in the state of North Carolina as a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant.
- Valid NC Driver's license
- Certified in basic CPR life support.
This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. Bladen County reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Bladen County will employ only those individuals who are US citizens, or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.BLADEN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERBladen County prides itself on having a competitive, productive workforce. For our full time employees Bladen County offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, supplemental plans and retirement programs and (12) twelve paid holidays.
HealthWe offer the NC State Health Plan Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Insurance. Employee has the option to elect to purchase 80/20 or 70/30 plan.
Voluntary PlansEmployees may choose from a variety of plans arranged through Sun Life. These include Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity plans, Dental, and Vision plans. In addition we offer Short-term disability and Probenefits FSA (Flex Spending Account).
Life InsuranceThe County provides $10,000 Basic Life insurance for employees. An employee may choose to purchase additional voluntary term life insurance.
RetirementWe participate on the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Employees are required to contribute 6% of gross wages toward their account.
401(k) and 457 are supplemental retirement plans administered by Prudential.
Vacation LeaveEmployees accrue annual leave monthly and may use accrued leave upon approval after the probationary period is completed. Years of service transferred from eligible NC Governmental Agencies (written documentation required) and the employee's work schedule are used to determine the rate of earning.
Petty LeaveEmployees earn fourteen (14) hours per calendar year. May use in increments of 15 minutes. Leave is pro-rated based as of date of hire in the first calendar year of employment. Petty leave must be used within the calendar year.
Longevity PayThe County offers longevity pay to employees with 5 years of continuous service. 01 This position requires the ability to work during natural disaster events like hurricanes or snow storms? Are you willing to accept these working conditions?
02 Do you have a Valid North Carolina Driver's License?
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