Emergency Medicine NP/PA — Frontline Clinician Leader

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an interdisciplinary healthcare team. You will provide high-quality, cost-effective care within your scope of practice under physician supervision, aligning with the organization’s mission and policies.

This role emphasizes clinical duties, patient and family education, leadership within the team, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes. Onsite position with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider in the state of North Carolina.
• Board certification if required by the Department; DEA.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical care: obtain history, perform exams, develop diagnoses, and create treatment plans with appropriate follow-up.
• Education: educate patients and families about conditions, treatment and follow-up.
• Leadership: provide instruction to team members including precepting and rounds.
• Professional: communicate respectfully with patients and coworkers and manage workload.
• Quality/Research: engage in quality improvement and participate in protocol updates.

Skills

Clinical competency

Leadership

Communication skills

Independent practice

Analytical skills

Education

APRN or PA degree

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an interdisciplinary healthcare team. You will provide high-quality, cost-effective care within your scope of practice under physician supervision, aligning with the organization’s mission and policies.

This role emphasizes clinical duties, patient and family education, leadership within the team, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes. Onsite position with full-time hours.