Inpatient Cardiology - Full -Time NP/PA

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME Reimbursement

Shift options (12-hour days)

Generous PTO

Relocation Assistance

Career Growth & Stability

Quality of Life

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist invites applications for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our inpatient Cardiology team in Winston-Salem, NC. You will contribute to a supportive, collaborative environment within the Heart and Vascular Center and benefit from strong career growth opportunities.

The role emphasizes teamwork, comprehensive patient assessments, and involvement in ongoing quality improvement and research.

Qualifications

• Inpatient acute care experience preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Board-certified PA or NP with state licensure and privileges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough examinations and evaluations in an inpatient setting.
• Collaborate with the medical team for team-based patient care.
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostic procedures; explain procedures to patients.
• Perform department-specific procedures per guidelines.
• Possibility to precept students and participate in clinical research.
• Uphold Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist missions, values, and culture.

Skills

Acute care

Physician Assistant (PA)

Nurse Practitioner

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in Nursing

PA-C certification

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Explore an exciting opportunity withAHWFB's Cardiology Team as we eagerly welcome a skilled Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic inpatient team in Winston-Salem, 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 12-hour day shifts, 7 AM - 7 PM or 3 PM - 11 PM shifts available. 14 shifts per month. (Rotating with some nights and 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 NurseandNurse 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

The picturesque cities of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report's Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023. This includes:

• 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. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.