Inpatient Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) - UNC Hillsborough

UNC Health•Chapel Hill, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

UNC Orthopaedics is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the inpatient team at UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus. The position focuses on comprehensive care of orthopaedic inpatients, including perioperative management, outpatient clinic work, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team. The APP provides high-quality, cost-effective care within the scope of practice and approved privileges, in collaboration with a supervising physician, and follows organizational policies and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The role includes obtaining histories, conducting physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic results, developing diagnoses and treatment plans, prescribing or ordering appropriate evidence-based medications, and arranging follow-up care. The APP also supports patient and family education, clinician and student instruction, leadership and outreach activities, quality improvement, research-informed care, and development of clinical programs and protocols. The position requires effective collaboration, communication, documentation, and independent clinical judgment. This is a full-time, onsite position with a variable work schedule and 40 standard hours per week. It is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System and includes UNC Health benefits.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Obtain relevant health and medical histories; perform physical assessments; and review and interpret diagnostic tests and results.
Develop differential diagnoses and implement treatment plans, including prescribing or ordering appropriate evidence-based medications and arranging follow-up care.
Incorporate evidence-based hospital initiatives and preventive health screening into patient care.
Maintain clear, comprehensive, concise patient records and accurate documentation to substantiate billing.
Revise care plans as patient needs change and perform medical procedures within departmental guidelines, privileges, and assigned 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 promote continuity and patient- and family-centered care; develop educational materials based on learning needs.
Provide instruction to physicians, housestaff, nursing staff, ancillary personnel, and students through activities such as precepting, lectures, training, rounds, and meetings.
Identify and pursue self-learning needs and attend relevant educational programs.
Participate in and develop community or network outreach programs.
Apply understanding of healthcare systems to improve care delivery and lead or participate in systems improvement.
Communicate respectfully and promptly with patients, families, coworkers, and other care team members; respond to customer needs and resolve problems.
Accept responsibility for work outcomes and share the team’s overall workload.
Participate in continuous quality improvement and consult with management on clinical and system issues and models of care.
Lead interdisciplinary teams to provide integrated patient care.
Initiate and revise protocols or guidelines to reflect evidence-based changes in care management.
Work to influence policy-making bodies and develop clinical programs or services to improve patient care.