Pediatric Psychiatric NP/PA — Hospital-Based Role

Pennsylvania Psychological Association; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care System in North Carolina seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) to join the pediatric team at UNC Youth Behavior Health (YBH) in Butner. The APP will collaborate with physicians to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to hospitalized youth.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, education for families, leadership activities, professionalism, and ongoing quality improvement within a pediatric psychiatric hospital.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
• Board certification if required by the Department; NC licensure and DEA.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: obtains health history, performs physical exams, develops treatment plans and follows evidence-based pharmacology guidelines.
• Education: educates patients and families about conditions and follow-up; develops materials and provides instruction.
• Leadership: teaches physicians, staff and students; participates in rounds and trainings; leads quality projects.
• Professionalism: communicates respectfully with patients and team; shares responsibility for workload.
• Quality/Research: engages in daily quality improvement and protocol development to improve patient care.

Skills

Clinical competency

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Graduate-level APRN/PA program

Job description

UNC Health Care System in North Carolina seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) to join the pediatric team at UNC Youth Behavior Health (YBH) in Butner. The APP will collaborate with physicians to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to hospitalized youth.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, education for families, leadership activities, professionalism, and ongoing quality improvement within a pediatric psychiatric hospital.