Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies required; bachelor's degree acceptable for current Cone Health PAs under specific conditions.
Valid NC RN and NP license or NC PA license required.
Board certification within one year of hire for PAs and NPs.
Current, unrestricted DEA registration mandatory.
No prior experience required, though 3+ years preferred.
Responsibilities
Perform physical assessments and review medical histories to provide effective patient treatment.
Conduct preventive health screenings tailored to patients' age and needs.
Educate patients and families on medical conditions and treatment plans.
Maintain accurate patient records to track care history.
Perform specialty care medical procedures as needed in various care settings.
Identify and recommend improvements for specialty care processes.
To learn more about this position or if you have any questions, please contact:
R.T. Then Cone Health Physician Recruitment Consultant
Essential Job Function:
Performs physical assessments of the patient, reviews their medical history, and interprets diagnostic tests/results in order to provide effective treatment for the patient.
Conducts preventive health screenings based on the patient's age, history, and unique needs to provide proactive health care.
Educates patients and their family about specialty care medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up.
Maintains record of all patient care in order to ensure accurate patient history.
Performs specialty care medical procedures in accordance with departmental guidelines and clinical roles as necessary within inpatient and outpatient care settings.
Identifies ways to improve inpatient and outpatient specialty care by assessing, problem-solving, and evaluating clinical and system issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
Required: Master's degree Nursing or Master's degree Physician Assistant studies. Physician Assistant employed at Cone Health prior to October 14, 2024, with a Bachelor's degree will have Master's degree requirement waived provided they have maintained employment and PA licensure with Board Certification.
Experience:
Required: None
Preferred: 3+ years
Licensure/Certification/Listing:
Required: Valid NC RN and Nurse Midwife or NP license OR NC PA license Board Certified within 1 year of date of hire by either the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for PA's OR the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Certification Corporation (NCC) for NP's OR the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP) Certification required for Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers IVC Certified within 90 days of employment for Behavioral Health Advance Practice Provider Must possess and maintain a current, unrestricted DEA registration in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Work Shift : Days/Weekend Rotation (United States of America)
On Call Required Yes
FTE: 1
Job Type: Full Time (40 Hours/Week)
About Cone Health
Cone Health is a not-for-profit network of healthcare providers serving people in Guilford, Forsyth, Rockingham, Alamance, Randolph, Caswell and surrounding counties. It includes 6 hospitals, 3 medical centers, 3 urgent care centers, and more than 100 physician practice sites. Cone Health is committed to being a national leader in quality, service, and cost. The organization is also committed to being a leader in the community, working to improve the health of the people it serves.
