Advanced Practitioner, NP (RNFA)/PA, Breast Surgery

Advocate Health; High Point (NC); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RVU incentives

Hybrid inpatient/outpatient role

Job summary

Advocate Health in High Point, NC is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our Breast Surgery team in a 1.0 FTE hybrid inpatient/outpatient role spanning the care continuum.

The APP will collaborate with supervising physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in both clinic and hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program.
• Current NC RN/NP license and board certification.
• Able to obtain hospital privileges and NC licensure.
• RNFA credential optional for OR work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the breast surgery team to evaluate and manage patients in clinic and hospital.
• Provide patient-centered care and develop care plans with supervising physician.
• Order and interpret tests within APP scope and document accurately.
• Educate patients and families; coordinate with multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in call schedule (~1:6 weeks).
• Maintain complete clinical documentation and perform procedures as trained.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communications

Composure under pressure

Complex diagnostic procedures

Organizational skills

Willingness to preform related duties

Education

NP Master’s degree

Board eligible/certified NP

NC licensure

RNFA OR PA program graduate

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner (RNFA) or Physician Assistant) to join our Breast Surgery team in High Point, North Carolina.

This is a 1.0 FTE hybrid inpatient/outpatient position offering the opportunity to support patients across the breast surgery continuum of care. The APP will work collaboratively with the supervising physician and interdisciplinary care team while providing high-quality, patient-centered care in both the clinic and hospital setting.

This opportunity is open to experienced APPs as well as new graduates who are interested in developing their career in breast surgery.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Build your career in the highly specialized field of Breast Surgery
• Enjoy a Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. primary schedule
• Gain experience across both outpatient and inpatient settings
• Maintain a balanced call responsibility with a 1:6-week rotation
• Earn additional compensation potential through RVU incentives
• Join a role that welcomes both experienced APPs and new graduates
• Develop your clinical expertise while working collaboratively within a specialized surgical environment

Position Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider will collaborate with the breast surgery team to support the evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management of patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

• Provide patient-centered care within the Breast Surgery service
• Evaluate and manage patients in the outpatient clinical setting
• Participate in inpatient care responsibilities as appropriate to the position
• Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations
• Develop and implement appropriate plans of care in collaboration with the supervising physician
• Order and evaluate appropriate diagnostic studies and clinical testing within the APP's scope of practice
• Provide patient and family education throughout the course of care
• Coordinate care with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
• Perform procedures within the scope of the position, training, credentialing, and applicable hospital privileges

Qualifications

Candidates should meet the appropriate education, certification, licensure, credentialing, and privileging requirements for practice as an Advanced Practice Provider.

Nurse Practitioner Candidates

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Eligible for or currently hold appropriate North Carolina licensure
• Eligible for required hospital privileges
• RNFA due to serving as first assist in OR

Physician Assistant Candidates

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Eligible for or currently hold appropriate North Carolina licensure
• Eligible for required hospital privileges

Schedule & Call

The APP will also participate in the team's call schedule, with call coverage rotating approximately once every six weeks.

Why Join Us?

This position offers an opportunity for an APP to build or continue a career in Breast Surgery while practicing across both outpatient and inpatient environments. With new graduates considered, the opportunity may be particularly attractive to an NP or PA seeking specialty-focused surgical experience and the ability to develop professionally within a collaborative clinical environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Current applicable state Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license
• Board certified in NP specialty

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
• Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines
• 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
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Excellent oral and written communications skills

Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure

Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Exemplary organizational skills

Willingness to perform other related duties other than those described herein

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Efficient team based care

Professionalism and customer service skills essential

Potential irregular hours and/or call

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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