Orthopedic Trauma APN/PA – Inpatient First Assist

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Orthopaedics is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our inpatient team at UNC Medical Center as a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Division. This position focuses on perioperative management, consults, collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team, and providing surgical first assist support in the operating room.

Education requirements include completion of an accredited graduate-level AP AP provider program and North

Qualifications

• Graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider program completed.
• Licensed as APRN or PA in North Carolina, with DEA.
• Board certification if required by department.
• No prior experience required.
• Strong clinical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for orthopaedic trauma patients.
• Perform perioperative management and first assist in OR.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team and provide consultations.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and follow-up.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives within the unit.

Skills

Clinical competency

Leadership

Communication

Independent practice

Education

North Carolina APRN/PA license

APRN/PA program completion

Job description

UNC Orthopaedics is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our inpatient team at UNC Medical Center as a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Division. This position focuses on perioperative management, consults, collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team, and providing surgical first assist support in the operating room.

Education requirements include completion of an accredited graduate-level AP AP provider program and North