Physician Asst / Family Nurse Practitioner - Watauga County
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
Job Description
About the Role
Join Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care DBA Mercy Urgent Care as a Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner – Urgent Care in United States. 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.
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.
Requirements
- 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:
Benefits & Compensation
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care DBA Mercy Urgent Care in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Asst / Family Nurse Practitioner - Watauga County at Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care DBA Mercy Urgent Care a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Urgent Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Urgent Care position at Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care DBA Mercy Urgent Care is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Watauga County, North Carolina.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Diagnostic testing, Patient assessment, Suturing, Splinting, Medical terminology, Interpersonal skills, Communication, Patient confidentiality. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Urgent Care role.
Core responsibilities: The practitioner will perform diagnostic tests, analyze results, and provide medical care for non-life-threatening conditions to patients of all ages. They are responsible for maintaining accurate medical records, performing minor procedures like suturing, and collaborating with the clinical team.
Benefits package: 403B with matching, Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, VTO policy, Loan Repayment Program, Performance Incentive Program, RVUs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Urgent Care nurse practitioner jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
About Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care DBA Mercy Urgent Care
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
3d ago
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