Nurse Practitioner Job In Asheville, North Carolina
PRN Wound Care Advanced Practice Provider
Description
Specialization:
Wound Care
Job Summary:
Mission Health is seeking a PRN physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join the Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center team in Asheville, NC.Qualified Candidates:
- Incoming candidate will work "as needed" in the Asheville clinic; 8am – 5pm (at least once every 60 days)
- Will involve evaluation and management of wounds (clinical decisions on care, outpatient debridement, etc.)
- Completion of an accredited physician assistant program with appropriate certification exams
- Has, and maintains, current license with the North Carolina Medical Board
- BLS certification required
- Competitive compensation w/ comprehensive health benefits package
- CME reimbursement with paid time off
About Mission Health:
- Regional referral center for tertiary and quaternary care and the region’s only Level II trauma center
- Mission Wound and Hyperbaric Center offers a full range of services and treatments including wound care, ostomy care, foot and nail care, surgical intervention, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and transcutaneous oxygen monitoring
Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, arts and culture, live music, shopping or fine cuisine, Asheville offers something for everyone! With over 200 waterfalls and four navigable rivers, hiking trails for all skill levels, fantastic terrain for both road and mountain bikes, it is no surprise that Asheville is consistently rated one of the top US places to live for those who enjoy the outdoors. Asheville is known for its dynamic food scene and microbreweries, including excellent dining at the area’s 250-plus independent restaurants. Asheville offers over 20 city and county public schools, and a variety of private schools with challenging curriculums, including some of the best boarding schools in the US. Residents enjoy easy access to air travel in Asheville, or nearby Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC.
While Asheville retains the charm and friendliness of a medium-sized city, it boasts the amenities of a much larger city. Theater, live music, festivals, excellent restaurants, diverse populations, art galleries, cultural diversions and museums abound. Eclectic art galleries, micro-breweries and cozy cafes can be found at every turn. A food lover's paradise, culinary offerings range from traditional southern comfort food to four-star cuisine. Asheville is also home to America's largest privately-owned home, the Biltmore Estate, and the historic Grove Park Inn. Downtown Asheville is pedestrian-friendly and dog-friendly, and the city's unique skyline of art-deco style buildings are surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.
Mission Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center licensed for 730 beds and serves as the tertiary referral center for Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital's Heart Services was named one of the nation's Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics in 2013. For the seventh consecutive year, Mission Health System was named as one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems by Truven Health Analytics. Mission Health System also has been recognized by The Commonwealth Fund as having one of the most effective quality improvement programs in US hospitals.