PA or NP, Breast Surgery

Wakemed; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Physician Practices in Cary, NC seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality medical care for inpatients and outpatients under supervision. You will handle referrals, rounds, notes, discharge summaries, procedures, prescribing, and follow ups, while also educating PA/NP/CNM students and ensuring compliance with NC boards and WakeMed policies.

The role requires NC licensure, DEA, and BLS, with at least two years of surgical experience as PA/NP.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner per NC regulations.
• DEA registration required.
• BLS required within 6 months of hire.
• 2 years surgical experience as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient medical care under supervision.
• Complete referrals, consults, rounds, notes, discharge summaries and care plans.
• Prescribe medications within scope and follow up with patients.
• Educate PA/NP/CNM students and collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure practice complies with NC Medical Board and NC Board of Nursing policies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant or Master's Degree Physician Assistant

Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree 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.

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. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (with valid nursing licensure) Required
DEA Required
Basic Life Support Required - Within 6 Months of Hire

Education

Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant or Master's Degree Physician Assistant Required or
Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree Nursing Required

Experience

2 Years Surgical Experience as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Required.