Inpatient Cardiology - Full-Time NP/PA

610 Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME reimbursement

Work-life balance

Generous PTO

Relocation assistance

Career growth

Quality of life

Collaborative environment

Job summary

610 Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in High Point, NC, seeks an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for inpatient cardiology care. This full-time role offers a stable schedule (8a–5p, Mon–Fri), no nights or weekends, with opportunities for teaching and research involvement.

The ideal candidate holds an ACNP or PA certification, a Master’s degree, and NC licensure, with BLS/ACLS and urgent care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or preferred for ACNP/PA track.
• Current North Carolina medical/Nurse Practitioner license and board certification.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Urgent/emergent care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine patient care plan using medical decision-making.
• Collaborate with medical team for team-based care.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
• Explain procedures, preparation, and effects to patients.
• Apply department guidelines for procedural skills.
• Opportunity to participate in clinical research and to precept students.
• Uphold mission and cultural commitments of the center.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cardiology

Inpatient care

Team collaboration

Medical decision-making

ACNP/PA credentials

Education

Master's degree (Nursing or PA program)

Tools

NCCPA

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Department: 02050 WFBMG University Group Practice: High Point Main - Cardiology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varies Pay Range $51.05 - $76.60 Explore an exciting opportunity with AHWFB's Cardiology Team as we eagerly welcome a skilled Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic inpatient team in High Point, North Carolina.

What We Have to Offer:

• CME Reimbursement :Receive up to $2,500 and 5 additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.
• Work/Life Balance :Enjoy 8a-5p M-F, no nights or weekends!
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Relocation Assistance: Enjoy $7,500 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
• Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.
• A Rich Quality of Life: Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.
• Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment: We cultivate a supportive, collaborative environment where teamwork and open communication are paramount. Every member plays a vital role in our success at the Heart and Vascular Center, a national leader in heart and vascular care, surgery, and research, and home to western North Carolina's only advanced cardiac care and transplant program.

What You'll Do:

As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA/ACNP will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.
• The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

Physician Assistant (PA) Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program;
• Master's Degree preferred
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA
• Prior clinical experience in an urgent/emergent care environment preferred
• BLS and ACLS certification required

Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) Requirements:

• Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program,
• Master's degree or higher required
• Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license
• Board certified as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by AANP or ANCC
• Prior nursing experience in a cardiology environment preferred
• BLS and ACLS certification required

Where You'll Live:

• Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

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