Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) - NC Urology Raleigh

UNC Health•Raleigh, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UNC Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) to join NC Urology at Rex/UNC Hospital and Rex/UNC Holly Springs Hospital. The provider will work at both locations alongside four surgeons and two APPs to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered urologic care. The role focuses primarily on inpatient care, including evaluating emergency department and inpatient consults, rounding on postoperative patients, performing bedside procedures, and coordinating care. Additional responsibilities include outpatient clinical care, operating room coverage, and robotic bedside assistance as needed. The hospitals and outpatient clinics are adjacent at both locations. Outpatient care includes managing acute and chronic urologic conditions, primarily in general urology and urologic oncology, as well as preoperative and postoperative care, wound care, Foley catheter care and management, patient triage, and other support for the surgeons and team. The schedule spans Monday through Friday, with call one night per week and one weekend per month. The APP works within privileges approved by the credentialing committee and within their scope of practice, collaborating with a supervising physician as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The position provides high-quality, cost-effective care and supports UNC Health's mission, vision, and values while complying with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Urology experience is preferred.
Strong and motivated new graduate candidates are also considered.

Responsibilities

Obtain relevant health and medical histories; perform physical assessments; review and interpret diagnostic tests and results; and develop differential diagnoses.
Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescribing or ordering appropriate evidence-based medications within departmental guidelines and privileges, and arrange follow-up care.
Incorporate evidence-based initiatives, conduct preventive health screening, and maintain clear, comprehensive patient records.
Maintain knowledge of general disease processes and specialty literature, and select and interpret diagnostic studies to support accurate diagnoses.
Revise care plans as patient needs change and perform medical procedures consistent with departmental guidelines, privileges, and assigned clinical responsibilities.
Prioritize work, support efficient patient flow, maintain productivity, and participate in projects to improve productivity.
Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up; 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 pursue learning needs and attend educational programs related to those needs.
Provide 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 and contribute to improvements in healthcare delivery systems.
Interact respectfully and promptly with patients, families, coworkers, and other care team members; resolve problems and share responsibility for team workload and outcomes.
Participate in continuous quality improvement, consult with management on clinical and system issues, and lead interdisciplinary teams delivering integrated care.
Initiate or revise protocols and guidelines to reflect evidence-based changes, contribute to policy improvement, and develop clinical programs or services.
Provide inpatient urologic care, including evaluating emergency department and inpatient consults, postoperative rounding, bedside procedures, and care coordination.
Provide outpatient care for acute and chronic urologic conditions, including general urology and urologic oncology, preoperative and postoperative care, wound care, Foley catheter management, and patient triage.
Provide operating room coverage and robotic bedside assistance as needed.
Work at both Rex/UNC Hospital and Rex/UNC Holly Springs Hospital, with call one night weekly and one weekend per month.