PA or NP, Breast Surgery

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals seeks a PA or NP to join WakeMed Physician Practices to deliver competent medical care under supervision. The role spans inpatient and outpatient settings with duties including referrals, consults, rounds, notes, discharge summaries, procedures, clinic notes, pre/post procedure care, prescribing, and follow-ups.

The PA/NP educates students, adheres to NC Medical Board and NC Board of Nursing regulations, and maintains scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with valid licensure.
• DEA registration required.
• Basic Life Support within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Complete referrals and consults, daily patient rounds, and notes.
• Prepare discharge summaries, clinic notes, and pre/post procedure care.
• Prescribe medications and perform procedures as needed.
• Conduct patient care follow-ups and collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
• Educate PA/NP students during clinical rotations.

Skills

Surgical experience

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. A 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.

2 Years Breast Surgery Experience Preferred.