Peds Nephrology APP- Full Time NP/PA

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance 8am-5pm

Generous PTO 25 days/year

Relocation Assistance $7,500

Career Growth & Stability

Quality of Life in Piedmont Triad

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Brenner Children’s Hospital seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the AHWFB Pediatric Nephrology Department in Winston‑Salem, NC. The role blends inpatient and outpatient care in a collaborative, pediatric nephrology team.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm with no nights, weekends, or call. The position offers generous PTO, relocation assistance, and meaningful opportunities for growth within a high‑volume nephrology program.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA
• Current American Heart Association/BLS required to start
• DEA and DPS registration required to start
• Graduation from accredited NP Master's Program; Master's degree or higher required
• Current NC Board of Nursing RN/NP license
• Board certified as Pediatric NP‑Acute Care by AANP or ANCC
• BLS required; DEA and DPS registration required to start

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care for pediatric nephrology patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with nephrology team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
• Educate patients and families about kidney disease, treatment options, and lifestyle changes.
• Coordinate care and ensure effective communication among multidisciplinary providers.
• Deliver specialty care across inpatient, outpatient, dialysis, and follow-up settings.
• Precept students and medical learners when possible.
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostic procedures; explain procedures to patients.
• Perform procedural skills per guidelines and participate in future training in dialysis, ultrasound, and biopsies.

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant Program (PA)

Nurse Practitioner Master’s Program

Job description

Explore a rewarding opportunity with AHWFB Pediatric Nephrology Department as we eagerly welcome a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic team in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina. This position is a mix of inpatient and outpatient duties.

What We Have to Offer:

• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy a Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm work schedule. No nights, weekends or call.

• Generous PTO:Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.

• Relocation Assistance: Enjoy $7,500 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.

• Career Growth & Stability:Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.

• A Rich Quality of Life: Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.

Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment:

At Brenner Children's Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care for children with kidney-related conditions. Our Pediatric Nephrology team is a dynamic, multidisciplinary group that includes skilled attending pediatric nephrologists and pediatricians, an experienced Physician Assistant (PA), and a compassionate team of nurses and staff. We are looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team and contribute to the care of pediatric patients across a variety of settings.

What You'll Do:

As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA/NP will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations. As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you will collaborate closely with our nephrology team to deliver comprehensive care to pediatric patients. The role supports diverse provider functions across the pediatric hospital and ambulatory clinic settings, ensuring high-quality care from diagnosis through ongoing management. This position offers a dynamic and fulfilling work environment with opportunities for professional growth and training in specialized areas. Responsibilities include:

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care for pediatric nephrology patients, including assessments, diagnostics, treatment planning, and management of conditions like kidney disease, hypertension, and electrolyte imbalances.

• Work collaboratively with nephrologists, PAs, and the nephrology team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for both inpatient and outpatient pediatric patients.

• Support patients and families by offering education on kidney disease, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.

• Assist with the coordination of care, ensuring seamless communication among multidisciplinary providers.

• Participate in the delivery of specialty care across various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, dialysis, and follow-up care.

• Opportunities for future training and involvement in specialized procedures such as dialysis, infusion therapies, renal ultrasound, and percutaneous renal biopsies.

• Use medical decision-making skills to determine the appropriate patient care plan.

• Collaborate with the medical team when needed for effective team-based care.

• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.

• Perform procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.

• Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners.

• Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.

• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

Physician Assistant (PA) Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred

• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA

• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to start

• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing is required to start

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Requirements:

• Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program, Master's degree or higher required

• Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license

• Board certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner‑Acute Care by AANP or ANCC

• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to start

• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing is required to start

Where You'll Live:

The picturesque cities of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report's Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023. This includes:

• Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.

• Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.

• Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family‑orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.