Family Nurse Practitioner

Gateway Community Health Centers

Family Nurse Practitioner

Elizabeth City, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Health insurance

    About the Role:

    Gateway Community Health Centers is looking for a passionate and dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Gatesville, NC. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community health setting, providing high-quality primary care to patients of all ages. If you're driven by a commitment to accessible, compassionate healthcare, we want to hear from you!

    Responsibilities:

    Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients across the lifespan, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations

    Conduct thorough patient assessments, physical exams, and develop individualized care plans

    Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory illness

    Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging to guide clinical decision-making

    Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with evidence-based guidelines and state regulations

    Provide patient education on disease prevention, health promotion, and chronic disease management

    Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and care team members to ensure coordinated, whole-person care

    Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

    Requirements:

    Current Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification from AANP or ANCC

    Active or eligible Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of North Carolina

    Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited program

    DEA registration and prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain)

    Experience in primary care, community health, or federally qualified health center (FQHC) settings preferred

    Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR); experience with eClinicalWorks a plus

    Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a patient-centered approach

    Commitment to serving underserved and diverse patient populations

    About Us:

    Gateway Community Health Centers is a trusted healthcare provider dedicated to delivering affordable, high-quality medical services to the communities of northeastern North Carolina. Our patients choose us for our compassionate, culturally sensitive care — and our staff choose us for our supportive work environment and shared mission of health equity. At Gateway, you're not just filling a role — you're helping build healthier communities.