Advanced Practitioner NP or PA

American Addiction Centers • Winston-Salem, NC

1d • $51 - $77 • Onsite

About The Position

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our inpatient Palliative Care team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals with serious and complex illnesses. The APP will provide inpatient consultation services while contributing to education, academic initiatives, and program development.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current or eligible North Carolina licensure.
• Board certification as: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Eligibility for hospital privileges at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Nice To Haves

• Previous palliative care, hospice, critical care, or ICU experience.
• Completion of a Palliative Care Fellowship Program.
• Certification in hospice and palliative care, including: Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (ACHPN), or NCCPA Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Candidates without certification are expected to obtain ACHPN or CAQ certification within two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient palliative care consultations and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans.
• Assist patients and families with symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and end-of-life care needs.
• Participate in educational activities involving medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to quality improvement, program development, and academic initiatives within the division.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed