Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) - NC Urology Hospitalist Raleigh

UNC Health Careers; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health’s Inpatient Urology Hospitalist APP role provides autonomous, comprehensive care for hospitalized urologic patients. You will collaborate with attending urologists, support operative and procedural services, and contribute to clinical education.

The position emphasizes independence in managing complex surgical patients and flexible scheduling to meet service needs. The ideal candidate has inpatient urology experience, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to assist surgeons in the

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level APRN or PA program.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider in North Carolina; DEA license.
• Board certification if required by the department; scope varies.
• Minimum 3 years of surgical APP experience preferred; first-assist in robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily rounds.
• Admission history and physicals.
• Consultations.
• Progress notes.
• Discharge planning and summaries.
• Care coordination with consulting services.
• Patient and family education.
• Participation in multidisciplinary rounds.

Skills

Inpatient Urology

Clinical autonomy

First-assist surgery

Strong communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate-level APRN/PA program

Tools

Robotic surgery

Laparoscopic surgery

Operating room equipment

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.

Position Summary

The Inpatient Urology Hospitalist - Advanced Practice Provider (APP) serves as an integral member of the inpatient urology team, providing comprehensive care to hospitalized urologic patients across the continuum of care. This experienced provider functions with a high degree of clinical autonomy, collaborates closely with attending urologists, supports operative and procedural services, assists with clinical education, and provides schedule flexibility to support service coverage needs.

The ideal candidate possesses inpatient urology experience, demonstrates excellent clinical judgment, is comfortable managing complex surgical patients independently, and is capable of assisting surgeons in the operating room when needed.

Work Schedule

• Primarily weekday inpatient coverage
• Flexible scheduling model available
• Participation in rotating weekends and holidays based on departmental needs
• Opportunity for additional coverage shifts
• Ability to adjust schedule to support staffing and service demands

Inpatient Clinical Management

Independently evaluate and manage hospitalized urology patients including:

• Nephrolithiasis
• Obstructive uropathy
• Removal of ureteral stents when applicable
• Other urologic bedside procedures as credentialed

Responsibilities include

• Daily rounds
• Admission history and physicals
• Consultations
• Progress notes
• Discharge planning and summaries
• Care coordination with consulting services
• Patient and family education
• Participation in multidisciplinary rounds

Other Information

Education Requirements

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina.
• Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of surgical APP experience preferred
• Prior first-assist experience in robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgery preferred
• No prior experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Demonstrated clinical competency.
• Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.
• Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
• Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Health Medical Group

Organization Unit: NC Urology Raleigh

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$53.48 - $73.21 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: Raleigh:NC:27612

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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.

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