Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Hospitalists Raleigh

UNC Health•Raleigh, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

An Advanced Practice Provider functions as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, within privileges approved by the credentialing committee, to provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care within the APP’s scope of practice and in collaboration with a supervising physician. The APP reflects the organization’s mission, vision, and values and complies with relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role provides clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, follow-up, and appropriate procedures; educates patients, families, clinicians, staff, and students; contributes to leadership and system improvement; and works collaboratively to support patient-centered care. The APP also participates in continuous quality improvement, evidence-based care, protocol development, and clinical program development.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
Active North Carolina licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider, such as Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
Board certification if required by the department.
DEA registration.
Demonstrated clinical competency.
Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
Ability to interact effectively to support successful patient care in a clinical setting.
No prior professional experience is required.

Responsibilities

Obtain relevant health and medical histories; perform physical assessments; and review and interpret diagnostic tests and results.
Develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans, prescribe or order appropriate evidence-based medications within departmental guidelines and privileges, and arrange follow-up care.
Incorporate evidence-based hospital initiatives and preventive health screening into patient care.
Maintain clear, comprehensive, concise records of patient care and apply knowledge of general disease processes and specialty literature.
Revise care plans as patient needs change and perform medical procedures consistent with departmental guidelines, privileges, and assigned clinical responsibilities.
Prioritize work, assist staff with efficient patient flow, maintain productivity standards, and lead or participate in productivity improvement projects.
Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up, and collaborate with clinicians, staff, and students to promote continuity and patient- and family-centered care.
Develop educational materials and provide instruction to physicians, housestaff, nursing staff, ancillary staff, and students; identify and address personal learning needs and attend relevant education programs.
Provide instruction through activities such as precepting, shadowing, lectures, training, continuing education, rounds, morning report, and staff meetings.
Participate in or develop community and network outreach programs and apply knowledge of healthcare systems to improve care delivery.
Lead or participate in system improvement efforts and interdisciplinary teams delivering integrated patient care.
Engage in continuous quality improvement, consult management on clinical and system issues, and initiate or revise evidence-based protocols and guidelines.
Work to influence policy-making bodies and develop clinical programs or services to improve patient care.
Communicate respectfully, courteously, and promptly with patients, families, coworkers, and other team members; respond to customer needs and resolve problems.
Accept responsibility for work outcomes and share workload responsibility with team members.
Document care in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.