Pediatric Nephrology - Full Time NP/PA
About The Position
The AHWFB Pediatric Nephrology Department is seeking a skilled Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP‑AC) or Physician Assistant to join the inpatient team in Winston‑Salem, NC. This Advanced Practice Provider will support a wide range of inpatient and infusion services, including nephrology consults, infusion visits, and care for admitted patients. The role offers opportunities to develop procedural skills and may include providing inpatient coverage for up to two weekends per month in the future. Ideal candidates will have previous experience or training in acute pediatric care and a passion for delivering high‑quality, compassionate care to children with complex nephrology needs across multiple environments of care, with the goal of becoming a Pediatric Nephrology NP. As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA/PNP will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in a clinical setting. The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.
Requirements
- Physician Assistant (PA)Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred
- Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA
- BLS and PALS are required
- Nurse Practitioner Requirements:
- Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program, Master's degree or higher required
- Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license
- Board certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
- BLS and PALS are required
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience preferred but will consider new grads
- Pediatric experience preferred but will consider new grads
Responsibilities
- Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plans.
- Collaborating with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
- Ordering and interpreting laboratory and imaging studies and diagnostic procedures.
- Explaining the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
- Performing procedures per department or practice guidelines.
- Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners
- Upholding AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.
- Performing other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Benefits
- CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500 and 5 additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.
- Work/Life Balance: alternate work schedules available (4 ten-hour days, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, or a combination with daytime weekend rounding). No overnight call.
- Generous PTO and Benefits: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters. We have a robust reproductive health benefit.
- Relocation Assistance : Enjoy $7,500 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
- Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement, stability, education, and skills development supported by a high patient volume, a world-class research and teaching university, and academic pediatric nephrology faculty as your mentors.
- Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
- Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
- Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
