Pediatric Pulmonary NP - BPD Care, Part-Time, Hybrid

INAAP; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner to join the BPD Interdisciplinary Care Program. The role focuses on outpatient management of infants and children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and other prematurity-related respiratory issues, in a growing multidisciplinary team.

You will work with pediatric pulmonologists and other specialists, participate in clinics, inpatient consults, education, quality improvement, and outreach across North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level APRN or PA program.
• State licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider in North Carolina.
• Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.
• Experience in pediatric pulmonology or NICU preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient evaluation and longitudinal management of established infants and children with BPD and other respiratory complications of prematurity.
• Participate in multidisciplinary BPD clinics, coordinating care with neonatology, cardiology, nutrition, developmental specialists, social work, respiratory therapy, and other disciplines.
• Assist with inpatient pediatric pulmonary consultation and longitudinal care planning for infants and children with BPD, including transition planning from the NICU to outpatient pulmonary care.
• Manage common BPD-related outpatient needs, including supplemental oxygen and respiratory equipment, respiratory medications, symptom management, diagnostic testing, and ongoing assessment of respiratory status.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families regarding BPD, respiratory therapies, home oxygen and equipment, medications, and anticipatory guidance.
• Participate in multidisciplinary BPD team meetings and contribute to development and implementation of standardized clinical pathways, protocols, and evidence-based care practices.
• Support quality improvement and program evaluation activities, including patient outcome tracking and development of the BPD patient registry.
• Participate in education and outreach activities for healthcare professionals within UNC and at collaborating hospitals and community practices across North Carolina.

Skills

Clinical competency

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Documentation

Education

Graduate-level APRN or PA program

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner to join the BPD Interdisciplinary Care Program. The role focuses on outpatient management of infants and children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and other prematurity-related respiratory issues, in a growing multidisciplinary team.

You will work with pediatric pulmonologists and other specialists, participate in clinics, inpatient consults, education, quality improvement, and outreach across North Carolina.