Physician Extender / (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Description of Work

A Sign-on bonus of $15,000 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting. **See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.

• Per G.S.126-5(c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.***

Cherry Hospital 

A Place of Hope, Care, and Recovery

Cherry Hospital, an accredited State Psychiatric Hospital serving the eastern region of North Carolina, is recruiting a permanent full-time Physician Extender (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner). Our 24-hour in-patient facility serves adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. The position is responsible for performing history and physicals of patients on admission, annual physicals, dictate discharge summaries, sick call on unit assigned, suture minor lacerations, prescribe medications and order lab work. Works 8 hour shifts Monday thru Friday with some extended work (call hours) on a rotating basis required. 

This is an exciting time to join our professional team as we expand to provide the best quality inpatient psychiatric services for the citizens of eastern North Carolina. We offer excellent benefits, competitive salaries, employment stability, and a rewarding professional opportunity. Located in Goldsboro, Cherry Hospital is convenient to the Raleigh-Durham Research Triangle area and the beautiful North Carolina coast. 

• Anticipated Vacancy**

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. DHHS manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. 

Cherry Hospital (CH) is a State-of-the-Art psychiatric hospital located in a beautiful rural area of Goldsboro, NC. Although rural, Cherry Hospital is convenient to the Triangle Area (Raleigh/Durham) and the coastal region of the state. It is about an hour’s drive to the heart of Raleigh or the beautiful coastal town of New Bern.

Mission Statement

To provide excellent psychiatric care to individuals with

the greatest need and the least resources.

Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. In earnest efforts to follow our mission, we strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Learn more about our facility at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dsohf/cherry-hospital. In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices and developments in the field of medicine and the techniques involved.
• Knowledge of biological, social, and psychological developmental processes at all ages.
• Skill in treating and diagnosing a variety of diseases and injuries.
• Ability to assess and interpret laboratory results, clinical data and information relative to the patient’s condition.
• Ability to compile clear and concise notes for patient’s charts and to make oral presentations of cases in medical conferences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience”. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. 

Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the North Carolina Medical Board

OR

approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and the North Carolina Medical Board.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-947-7478.

• Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:

“A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

(1) the employee has held a position in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date);

(2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;

(3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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