Inpatient Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) - UNC Faculty Physicians

UNC Health • Chapel Hill, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

UNC Health is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Advanced Practice Provider to provide patient-centered, holistic care to patients with serious illnesses in an inpatient setting. The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner works as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, within approved privileges and scope of practice, and in collaboration with a supervising physician. The role supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values and complies with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

The position is based at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is an onsite, full-time role with a Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule and 40 standard hours per week. This is a state position employed by UNC Health Care System, with UNC Health benefits.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider program (APRN or PA).
• North Carolina licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider, such as Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
• 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 and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to interact effectively to ensure successful patient care in the clinical setting.
• No prior professional experience required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain relevant health and medical histories; perform thorough physical assessments; and review and interpret diagnostic tests and results.
• Develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans, including ordering or prescribing appropriate evidence-based medications consistent with departmental guidelines and approved privileges.
• Schedule appropriate follow-up care, conduct preventive health screenings, and revise care plans as patient needs change.
• Maintain clear, comprehensive, concise medical records and documentation that substantiates accurate billing.
• Apply evidence-based hospital initiatives and maintain knowledge of general disease processes, specialty literature, and developing areas of practice.
• Perform medical procedures consistent with departmental guidelines, approved privileges, and clinical responsibilities.
• Prioritize work, assist staff in maintaining efficient patient flow, meet productivity standards, 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 support continuity and patient- and family-centered care.
• Develop educational materials and provide instruction to physicians, housestaff, nursing staff, ancillary staff, and students.
• Identify and address personal learning needs and attend educational programs relevant to those needs.
• Provide instruction through activities such as precepting, shadowing, lectures, training classes, continuing education, rounds, morning report, and staff meetings.
• Participate in or develop community and network outreach programs.
• Apply understanding of healthcare systems to improve care delivery and lead or participate in system improvements.
• Communicate respectfully, courteously, 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 responsibility for the team’s overall workload.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement, consult with management on clinical and system issues, and lead interdisciplinary teams providing integrated patient care.
• Initiate or revise protocols and guidelines to reflect evidence-based care changes, influence policy-making to improve patient care, and develop clinical programs or services.

Benefits

• UNC Health benefits
• Eligible employees who already participate in TSERS or the ORP through another North Carolina agency may continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

What This Job Offers

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