Current Job Openings With
Swain County Government

VACANCY AT SWAIN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
FOR PUBLIC HEALTH FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

Description of Duties (includes, but not limited to):

Swain County Health Department in Bryson City NC, is recruiting for a Contract Family Nurse Practitioner position. Our health department serves Family Planning, Adult Health, Communicable Disease, Breast & Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) and Wise Woman patients. The position includes, but not limited to: performing initial and annual history and physicals, prescribe medications, birth control methods and order lab work. This position is for one day a week.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Applicant must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities in medicine, to meet the standard set by physician extenders practicing in the community, must be able to relate to patients with empathy and caring. Have the ability to work with colleagues and other staff members.

Minimum Education and Experience:
Licensed as a registered nurse by the board of nursing, graduation from a nurse practitioner program approved by the N. C. Joint Subcommittee of the Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners, and "approved to practice medical acts" based on education and experience by the Joint Subcommittee, and preferably one year of experience as an extender; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Degree(s) must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Compensation:

This a contracted position for 8 hours a week at$ 50.00/hour.

Closing Date: Until filled

Application Process:

A State Employee application PD 107 (available from our website at www.swaincountync.gov/health_vacancies.html ) must be submitted to:
Swain County Health Department
PO Box 546 or Swain County Employment
Bryson City, NC 28713 Security Commission
Attn: Linda White
(828) 488-3198 ext. 2002
Resumes will not be accepted unless accompanied by a completed application form as well as a copy of college transcripts.

Interview Selection Process:

Applications will be reviewed to select the best-qualified applicants for admission to the interview. Selection will be chosen by structured interview.

Swain County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer