Hospital Medicine PRN NP/PA
About The Position
The Wake Hospital Medicine team is seeking a PRN Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to provide flexible inpatient coverage across multiple Wake Region Hospital Medicine locations. This PRN position supports Hospital Medicine services throughout the Wake Region and reports directly to the APP Manager. The role provides coverage for PTO, FMLA, illness call-outs, and periods of high patient census. Schedules are developed every three months in collaboration with the APP Manager and scheduling team. Assignments may include day and swing shifts based on operational needs. PRN APPs assigned to a swing shift will not be scheduled for a day shift the following day. The schedule may be modified to accommodate unexpected call-outs, emergencies, or changes in patient census, with notice provided no later than 6:00 p.m. the day before whenever feasible. Every effort will be made to minimize the number of different services and hospital locations worked within the same week and to provide continuity of patient care assignments. Coverage may be assigned at any of the following Wake Region Hospital Medicine locations: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Winston-Salem, Davie Medical Center – Bermuda Run, High Point Medical Center – High Point, Lexington Medical Center – Lexington, Wilkes Medical Center – North Wilkesboro. PRN APPs assigned to Wilkes Medical Center will receive a $100 shift incentive for eligible shifts.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Nurse Practitioners must hold a Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing Practice with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) board certification.
- Physician Assistants must hold certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); CAQ certification preferred.
- Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in North Carolina.
- Current prescriptive privileges and DEA registration.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association, valid at least 90 days beyond start date.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced inpatient environment.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Flexibility to work across multiple hospital locations and adapt to varying patient care needs.
Nice To Haves
- CAQ certification preferred for Physician Assistants.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial and follow-up medical histories and physical examinations.
- Conduct daily inpatient assessments and ongoing patient management.
- Evaluate, admit, consult, and manage hospitalized adult medicine patients.
- Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
- Order, interpret, and manage laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies.
- Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions within scope of practice.
- Perform minor medical procedures as appropriate and within credentialing guidelines.
- Coordinate care with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, case management, specialists, and ancillary departments.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and discharge planning activities.
- Document all patient encounters, assessments, procedures, and treatment plans accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
- Serve as a patient advocate while promoting quality, safety, and evidence-based care.
- Adapt quickly to varying practice locations, provider teams, and patient care environments while maintaining high standards of clinical excellence.
Benefits
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
