Pediatrics NP/PA: Clinician Educator & Leader

UNC Health; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UNC Health benefits

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team in North Carolina. The APP will work under credentialing-approved privileges to provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care within their scope in collaboration with supervising physicians.

The role emphasizes leadership, education, and continuous quality improvement, aligning with UNC Health’s mission and standards of care across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
• Board certification and state licensure as an APRN or PA.
• Ability to work independently within APP scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical history and perform physical exams; develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and follow-up care.
• Precept and educate clinicians, staff and students; participate in rounds and meetings.
• Interact respectfully with patients and team members to ensure quality care.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and implement evidence-based practices.

Skills

Clinical competency

Leadership

Independent work

Communication

Analytical skills

Documentation

Education

APRN/PA graduate program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

UNC Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team in North Carolina. The APP will work under credentialing-approved privileges to provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care within their scope in collaboration with supervising physicians.

The role emphasizes leadership, education, and continuous quality improvement, aligning with UNC Health’s mission and standards of care across multiple departments.