Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Pulmonology Specialists

UNC Health • Raleigh, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) functions as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, within privileges approved by the credentialing committee, to provide high-quality, cost-effective 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 applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

In the Pulmonology Specialists organization unit, the APP obtains patient histories, performs assessments, interprets diagnostic results, develops diagnoses and treatment plans, and provides follow-up care. The role also includes patient and clinician education, leadership and outreach, collaboration with the care team, and participation in quality improvement, research, and development of evidence-based protocols and clinical services.

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 strong 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 a clinical setting.
• Ability to document in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

Responsibilities

• Obtain relevant health and medical histories; perform thorough physical assessments; and review and interpret pertinent diagnostic tests and results.
• Develop appropriate differential diagnoses and treatment plans, including ordering or prescribing evidence-based medications consistent with departmental guidelines and approved privileges.
• Schedule appropriate follow-up management, conduct preventive health screenings, and revise care plans as patients’ needs change.
• Maintain clear, comprehensive, concise records of patient care and documentation that substantiates accurate billing.
• Maintain knowledge of general disease processes and specialty literature, including developing areas, and select and interpret diagnostic studies appropriately.
• Perform medical procedures consistent with departmental guidelines, privileges, and 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; 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 personnel, and students.
• Identify and pursue learning needs and attend educational programs; provide instruction through activities such as precepting, lectures, training, continuing education, rounds, and 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.
• Interact 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 the team’s workload.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement by identifying and implementing improvement processes.
• Consult with management on clinical and system issues, problem-solving, decision-making, and models of care.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams to provide integrated 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.
• Develop clinical programs or services within the department, unit, or clinic to improve patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level