General Pediatric APP- Full-time- NP/PA

Advocate Health; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary care within a clinic setting. You will assess, diagnose, treat, educate, refer and follow up with a panel of patients, including virtual visits, and manage chronic illnesses with a collaborative APP team.

The role requires a Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing Practice, RN license, and national certification (AGPCNP/FNP/PNP-PC/ANP).

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Nursing Practice required.
• RN license required for practice.
• Certification in area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required (AGPCNP, FNP, PNP-PC, or ANP).
• DEA license eligibility and prescriptive authority application required.
• BLS certification with expiry >90 days from start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, referral, and follow-up for a panel of patients.
• Manage multiple chronic illnesses and perform minimally invasive procedures.
• Recommend screenings and tests based on patient demographics.
• Work within protocols mutually agreed with the APP team.
• Identify abnormal findings early and initiate intervention.
• Participate on committees and in research as appropriate.
• Provide by-visit (including virtual) assessments, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Manage acute illnesses or chronic medication administration.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Education

Master’s in Nursing Practice

Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Job description

Essential Functions

• Primary Care Setting

• Provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, referral, and follow-up for a shared or owned panel of patients or may handle on a by‑visit basis.

• Manages multiple chronic illnesses, performs minimally invasive procedures, and works with a stable patient population.

• Recommends screenings and tests based on patients' demographics.

• Manages health care within protocols mutually agreed upon by physician and APP team members.

• Identifies abnormal findings early and initiates appropriate intervention.

• Participates on committees and in research as appropriate.

OnSite/Teammate Health Clinic Settings

• Provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, referral, and follow-up for patients on a by‑visit basis; including virtual visits.

• Manages acute illnesses or chronic medication administration and works with a stable patient population.

Physical Requirements

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Must have or be eligible for a DEA license. Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state one works. Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in SC required. BLS required per policy guidelines and with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice. Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.

Nurse Practitioner

• Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required. AGPCNP, FNP, PNP-PC, or ANP certification according to population served.