Critical Care - Full-Time NP/PA

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 74,114 - 111,172; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance

Retirement contributions

Relocation Assistance

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

A prominent health system in North Carolina seeks an Advanced Practice Professional in Critical Care to join their dynamic inpatient team. This role offers an engaging working environment with responsibilities including collaboration with critical care physicians and management of critically ill patients. Candidates should possess a Master's degree from an accredited program and minimum one year of relevant experience. The position provides competitive compensation and benefits including CME reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred.
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a critical care or urgent/emergent care environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough examinations and evaluations in medical/surgical settings.
• Manage a broad range of critical illnesses.
• Collaborate with critical care physicians in Specialty Intensive Care Units.

Skills

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Medical decision-making

Patient assessment

Teamwork

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant Program or Nurse Practitioner Master's Program

Job description

Advanced Practice Professional, Critical Care

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Position Overview

Our Critical Care Advanced Practice Professionals (APP) are located across 3 of our Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist campuses, including Winston‑Salem, Lexington, and High Point.
Pay Range: $53.80 – $80.70 per hour.
Hours Per Week: 40 hours.
Benefits Eligible: Yes.
Schedule: 36 shifts per quarter, 50% days (6 a.m.-6 p.m.), 50% nights (6 p.m.-6 a.m.).

What We Have To Offer

• CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500/year for Continuing Medical Education.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy a variable schedule of 36 shifts per quarter – 50% days, 50% nights.
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer‑paid retirement contributions.
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $7,500 in relocation assistance, provided candidate meets eligibility requirements.
• Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.
• A Rich Quality of Life: Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.

Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment

Our Critical Care APPs work in collaboration with critical care attending physicians to manage patients in Specialty Intensive Care Units. They lead collaboration and education, working with ICU staff from nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and nutrition services. They also work alongside ACGME‑accredited residency and fellowship training programs, offering opportunities for cooperation and shared education.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities

As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA/ACNP will play a key role in team‑focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in medical/surgical settings. Responsibilities include:

• Using medical decision‑making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
• Collaborate with critical care physicians in Specialty Intensive Care Units.
• Perform physical assessments and manage a broad range of critical illnesses.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• Conduct common critical care procedures: insertion of central venous catheters, dialysis, arterial line placement and monitoring, endotracheal intubation, procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
• Provide comprehensive care of critically ill patients, including: initial resuscitation and management; coordination of clinical care between intensivist and consulting teams; counseling patients and families on illness details, care, and decision‑making processes; preparing patients and families for discharge from the ICU.
• Collaborate with the medical team when needed for effective team‑based care.
• Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
• Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners.
• Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Qualifications

Physician Assistant (PA) Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred.
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a critical care or urgent/emergent care environment.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program; Master’s degree or higher required.
• Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license.
• Board certified as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by AANP or ANCC.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a critical care or urgent/emergent care environment.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.

Where You’ll Live

The picturesque cities of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report’s Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire. This includes:

• Affordable Living: Enjoy a family‑friendly area, housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools: Access to top‑notch educational institutions and high‑ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family‑oriented neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value‑based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Explore an exciting opportunity with our AHWFB Critical Care Department as we eagerly welcome a skilled Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic inpatient team!