Pediatrics APN/PA – Clinical Leader & Educator

UNC Health; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health in Jacksonville, NC, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the interdisciplinary care team on a per diem basis. The APP will operate within approved privileges, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include patient history, exams, diagnoses, treatment plans, education, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. Licensure in NC and a graduate APRN/PA program are required; DEA may be needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level APRN or PA program.
• North Carolina license as APRN/PA required; DEA may be required.
• Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: obtain health history, perform physicals, interpret tests, develop treatment plans and follow-up.
• Education: educate patients and families and collaborate with clinicians and staff.
• Leadership: provide instruction and participate in outreach and system improvements.
• Professional: communicate respectfully with patients and team; ensure timely care.
• Quality/Research: engage in daily quality improvement and implement evidence-based care changes.

Skills

Clinical competency

Leadership

Independent work

Communication

Documentation

Education

Graduate APRN or PA program

Job description

UNC Health in Jacksonville, NC, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the interdisciplinary care team on a per diem basis. The APP will operate within approved privileges, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include patient history, exams, diagnoses, treatment plans, education, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. Licensure in NC and a graduate APRN/PA program are required; DEA may be needed.