PA or NP, General Surgery/Trauma

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to work under the Medical Director and APP Manager in WakeMed Physician Practices. The role spans inpatient and outpatient settings, including rounds, notes, discharge summaries, and procedures, with prescribing responsibilities as needed.

The PA/NP will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, educate students, and adhere to NC regulations and WakeMed policies.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with valid licensure.
• DEA Required
• Basic Life Support Required - Within 6 Months of Hire
• Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant or Master's Degree Physician Assistant Required or Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree Nursing Required
• 1 Year Surgical Experience as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Required. Trauma experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete referrals, consults, daily patient rounds, daily notes, discharge summaries, procedures, clinic notes, pre and post procedure care, prescribing, and patient care follow-ups.
• Work closely with other healthcare providers in a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Educate PA/NP/CNM students from healthcare education programs.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical collaboration

Education of students

Education

Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant

Master's Degree Physician Assistant

Bachelor's Degree and Master’s Degree Nursing

Tools

DEA

BLS

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. 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

1 Year Surgical Experience as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Required. Trauma experience is preferred.