Advanced Practice Provider Exempt - Infectious Disease

UNC Health Care; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health Nash invites qualified Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join an infectious disease clinic setting in Nash County, NC. This part-time role involves direct patient care under physician supervision, with responsibilities including medical management, documentation in the EHR, and care coordination.

The position requires current NC RN/NP/PA licensure and a track record of clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in Healthcare/Medical-Healthcare-Other as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• Bachelor's in nursing from an approved nursing program.
• Master's in nursing with completion of a post graduate certificate Nurse Practitioner program or related.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care for patients under supervision of the Infectious Disease doctor.
• Maintain patient records and coordinate care; complete EHR documentation.
• Support inpatient/outpatient clinic operations and education.

Skills

NP/PA experience

Patient-care skills

Education

Bachelor's in nursing

Master's in nursing with post graduate certificate

Physician Assistant education & NC licensure

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider will provide medical care for patients. These services will be performed under the direct supervision of the Infectious Disease doctor for Nash UNC Infectious Disease and/or designated backup physicians under North Carolina Law.

The Advanced Practice Provider will provide medical care to patients in the UNC Health Nash setting or the Nash Infectious Disease clinic. The Advanced Care Provider will be involved with the care of the patient in any role which the supervising physician deems proper and consistent with applicable law, hospital regulations, and delineation of privileges, in combination with training, knowledge, skill, and experience of the Advanced Practice Provider. At no time will the Advanced Practice Provider order medications, provide care, or order/perform diagnostic tests outside the scope of practice of the Advanced Practice Provider or the supervising physician.

Supervising Physician/Back-up Physician will be available for the Advanced Practice Provider at all times via telephone or pager. These numbers are kept on file in the Medical Staff Office as well as with the hospital's operators.

Responsibilities

• 1.Maintains an environment of safety for patients, self, and others.
• 2.Performs a complete evaluation on new patients and consults.
• 3.Performs focused history, chief complaint for all follow up patient visits.
• 4.Formulates new and modifies current health management plan.
• 5.Evaluates and reevaluates patient's condition and makes recommendations accordingly.
• 6.Prescribes medications.
• 7.Educates and counsels.
• 8.Maintains medical records.
• 9.Coordination of care.
• 10.Makes patient referrals as needed.
• 11.Makes judgements about patient census.
• 12.Provides quality care.
• 13.Manages patient care requirements.
• 14.Functions as a float team member when needed.
• 15.Completes discharge paperwork.
• 16.Works with other Heart Center providers.
• 17.Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple patient care need requests.
• 18.Supervises patients for Pharmacological and Treadmill Stress Tests.
• 19.Completes and manages EHR documentation.
• 20.Keeps continuing education, licenses, and/or certifications current.
• 21.Complies with policies and procedures.

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Other Information

Education Requirements

• Bachelors in nursing from an approved nursing program for an NP
• Masters in nursing with completion of a post graduate certificate Nurse Practitioner program or Masters Other Nurse Practitioner program or Postmaster's Nurse Practitioner Program
• Preferred Education for Physician Assistant, the required education is as follows: Bachelor's degree from an approved, accredited physician assistant program and certificate. If licensed in North Carolina after June 1, 1994, has successfully completed a licensing examination.

Professional Experience Requirements

• 4 years of experience in Healthcare/Medical-Healthcare-Other as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

License/Certification Requirements

• RN-Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
• Nurse Practitioner-Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Physician Assistant-Current certification to practice as a Physician Assistant
• BCLS-Recertification required every 2 years
• ACLS-Recertification required every 2 years

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NAS Nash Infectious Disease Clinic

Work Type: Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 24.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.