Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Boone PRN

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Job Description

Contribute to Western North Carolina's Healthcare Heritage

Join the lineage of healthcare excellence established by the Sisters of Mercy since 1900. At Mercy Urgent Care, we're continuously evolving to meet the healthcare needs of our community. Here's your chance to be a part of this enduring legacy.

Role Overview: Advanced Practice Practitioner

In this vital role, you will deliver top-tier medical care for non-life-threatening conditions to Watauga County residents. Your commitment to exceptional diagnostic evaluation and patient care will make a direct impact on those choosing Mercy Urgent Care for their healthcare needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform diagnostic tests, analyze results, and collect comprehensive patient information, including medical histories, physical examinations, allergies, and current medications.
  • Maintain strong professional relationships with clinical staff, managers, and fellow practitioners.
  • Administer minor treatments, such as suturing and splinting, and oversee their application when necessary.
  • Provide thorough analysis and treatment for patients of all ages and genders, maintaining precise progress notes and offering counseling for referrals.
  • Actively engage in patient care, including conducting health exams, obtaining accurate medical histories, and making detailed progress notes.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Proficiency in medical procedures and terminology.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Capability to implement and interpret relevant policies and procedures.
  • Dedication to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to licensure regulations.
  • Ability to professionally address staff and patient queries.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree from an accredited PA (Physician Assistant) or FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner) program.
  • Current NC Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner licensure.
  • Current BLS or ACLS and PALS certifications.
  • Valid NC driver’s license and robust computer skills.

Leadership and Behavioral Expectations

  • Emotional stability, professional maturity, and effectiveness in working with diverse staff and clients.
  • Competence in mediation and resolution of staff or patient issues.
  • Promotion of leadership qualities among all mid-level personnel.
  • Innovative and self-motivated personality.

Training and Communication

  • Consistent engagement in annual continuing education.
  • Maintenance of current BLS or ACLS & PALS certifications
  • Active participation in quarterly provider meetings and ongoing communication with the Medical Director and Director of Clinical Operations.
  • At Mercy Urgent Care, we value the health and well-being of our patients and our staff. Apply today to join a team where your professional skills are appreciated, and your personal development is a priority.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited PA or FNP program and possess current North Carolina licensure. Additionally, valid BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required for the role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical history takingVerbal communicationClinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Boone PRN at Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care DBA Mercy Urgent Care a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Urgent Care (NP) — ranked against 815 active Urgent Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 54% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs

401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
39% this job
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Urgent Care (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 815 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Boone

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$518k
Typical market rent
$2,169/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care DBA Mercy Urgent Care

Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Asheville, North Carolina
11-50 employees