NP or PA - Primary Care - Cary

WakeMed; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed in Cary, North Carolina, is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to deliver medical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves completing referrals, daily patient rounds, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field and possess a valid nursing license.

WakeMed values community service and aims to provide compassionate healthcare. Opportunities exist for educators supporting PA/NP students within clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (with valid nursing licensure) – Required.
• DEA registration – Required.
• Basic Life Support – Required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent medical care to patients at WakeMed.
• Complete referrals, consults, and daily patient rounds.
• Work closely with other healthcare providers.

Skills

Clinical patient care

Collaborative approach

Educator for students

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work under the general supervision of their Medical Director, all physician partners and their APP Manager in WakeMed Physician Practices to deliver competent medical care to patients at WakeMed. This position can consist of both inpatient and outpatient care depending on the needs of the service and is outlined in the clinical job expectations.

This may include completion of referrals, consults, daily patient rounds, daily notes, discharge summaries, procedures, clinic notes, pre- and post‑procedure care, prescribing, and patient care follow‑ups.

Will work closely with other healthcare providers in a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to maximize the care we provide to our patients. As a healthcare professional will function as an educator for PA/NP/CNM students from healthcare education programs.

Within this position the PA/NP will maintain the scope of practice to be consistent with the policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines governed by the North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing and any other federal or state regulatory agencies as well as the policies and procedures of WakeMed.

Additional certifications such as Advanced Life Support may be required based on clinical area of practice outlined in the clinical job expectations and reviewed annually during the annual review process. The PA/NP understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of WakeMed.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well‑being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care.

EOE

Licensure

• Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (with valid nursing licensure) – Required
• DEA registration – Required
• Basic Life Support – Required within 6 months of hire

Education

• Bachelor's Degree, Physician Assistant or Master's Degree, Physician Assistant – Required
• Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree, Nursing – Required

Experience

• 1 year clinical experience as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Preferred