Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant/Clinic Manager

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Lincoln Community Health Center, a federally qualified health center located in Durham, NC, is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant for our school-based clinic. The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician with previous experience and interest in adolescent medicine.

Experienced Providers with an ardent desire to provide excellent care to marginalized communities are encouraged to apply. Lincoln offers a competitive benefit package, and Providers would be eligible for federal and/or state loan repayment. OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY: Provides primary health care to patients of the John Lucas Wellness Center under the supervision of a physician.

In addition, promotes wellness education for the student body through outreach activities of the Wellness Center. Serves as principal contact to the Hillside High School and Hillside New Tech administration. Provide supervisory and administrative support for the program. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough medical knowledge and excellent clinical assessment skills within the scope of the Mid-level practitioner.

Ability to manage and work in an environment in a school setting. Awareness and acceptance of cultural differences and ability to adapt practice skills to fit cultural context. Ability to provide outstanding customer service to patients, parents, and staff. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner Program. Must have a current license to practice in the State of North Carolina. Certification in designated field preferred. WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Mid-level Provider preferred.

Previous experience in an administrative or supervisory role is also preferred. Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc. (LCHC), mission is to provide primary and preventive health care in a courteous, professional, and personalized manner. Key requirements for any position are our “Core Values”: •Courtesy •Respect •Quality •Accessibility •Teamwork •Continuous Improvement •Accountability LCHC provides comprehensive, high-quality primary health care to our patients regardless of ability to pay.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide health care to all members of our community, including low income, uninsured patients and diverse communities. We screen potential employees to first ensure alignment with our key requirements followed by the requisite position skills set. In doing so staff must be committed to the mission who do their best to live and work the characteristics of our core values as we strive to care for ever increasing members of the communities we serve.

Understanding that each individual is unique and recognizing our individual differences.