Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with valid nursing licensure
DEA certification required
Basic Life Support certification within 6 months of hire
Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant or Master's Degree in Physician Assistant required
Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Nursing required
1 year of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner preferred
Responsibilities
Deliver competent medical care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Complete referrals, consults, and daily patient rounds
Document daily notes, discharge summaries, and clinic notes
Perform procedures and provide pre and post procedure care
Prescribe medications and conduct patient care follow-ups
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care
Educate PA/NP/CNM students from healthcare education programs
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with physician partners
Opportunity for professional development and education
Engagement in a multidisciplinary approach to patient care
Supportive organizational mission and values
Annual review process for performance and certification updates
Full Job Description
Overview
The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work under the general supervision of their Medical Director all physician partners and their APP Manager in WakeMed Physician Practices to deliver competent medical care to patients at WakeMed. This position can consist of both inpatient and outpatient care depending on the needs of the service and is outlined in the clinical job expectations. This may include completion of referrals , consults , daily patient rounds , daily notes , discharge summaries , procedures , clinic notes , pre and post procedure care , prescribing , and patient care follow-ups. Will work closely with other healthcare providers in a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to maximize the care we provide to our patients. As a healthcare professional will function as an educator for PA/NP / CNM students from healthcare education programs. Within this position the PA/NP will m aintain the scope of practice to be consistent with the policies , procedures , and regulatory guidelines governed by the North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing and any other federal or state regulatory agencies as well as the policies and procedures of WakeMed. A dditional certifications such as Advanced Life Support may be r equired based on clinical area of practice outlined in the clinical job expectations and reviewed annually during the annual review process. The PA/NP understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission , values , and management of WakeMed.
