Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) - NC Heart and Vascular

UNC Health•Raleigh, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) works as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, in collaboration with a supervising physician and within privileges approved by the credentialing committee. The role provides high-quality, cost-effective patient care within the APP’s scope of practice and follows organizational policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. This is an outpatient cardiology position focused primarily on electrophysiology patients. The position is based at the main office in Raleigh and includes visits to a satellite office in Goldsboro twice a month; mileage is included. The APP assesses patients, interprets diagnostic results, develops diagnoses and treatment plans, prescribes or orders appropriate evidence-based medications, performs procedures within approved privileges, and arranges follow-up care. The role also involves patient and professional education, leadership and outreach, collaboration across care teams, and continuous quality improvement and research-related activities.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider in North Carolina.
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 ensure successful patient care in the clinical setting.
Ability to document care in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

Responsibilities

Obtain relevant medical histories, perform physical assessments, and review and interpret diagnostic tests and results.
Develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans, including prescribing or ordering appropriate evidence-based medications within departmental guidelines and approved privileges.
Schedule appropriate follow-up and revise plans of care as patients’ needs change.
Conduct preventive health screening based on age, history, and patient needs.
Maintain clear, comprehensive, concise records of patient care and documentation that supports accurate billing.
Maintain knowledge of general disease processes and specialty literature, including developing areas; select and interpret diagnostic studies appropriately.
Perform medical procedures consistent with departmental guidelines, privileges, and clinical responsibilities.
Prioritize work, support efficient patient flow, maintain productivity, and lead or participate in productivity improvement projects.
Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up; collaborate with clinicians, staff, and students to support 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 educational programs.
Provide professional instruction through activities such as precepting, shadowing, lectures, training classes, continuing education, rounds, morning reports, and staff meetings.
Participate in or develop community and network outreach programs.
Apply knowledge of healthcare systems to improve care delivery and lead or participate in system improvements.
Communicate respectfully and promptly with patients, families, coworkers, and other team members; respond to customer needs and resolve problems.
Accept responsibility for work outcomes and share responsibility for the team’s overall workload.
Identify and implement continuous quality improvement processes; consult with management on clinical and system issues and models of care.
Lead interdisciplinary teams to integrate patient care services.
Initiate or revise protocols and guidelines to reflect evidence-based changes in care management.
Work to influence policy-making bodies to improve patient care and develop clinical programs or services to improve care.