Pediatrics Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Onslow Memorial

UNC Health • Jacksonville, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant works as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, in collaboration with a supervising physician and within privileges approved by the credentialing committee. The role provides high-quality, cost-effective patient care within the APP’s scope of practice and reflects UNC Health’s mission, vision, and values while complying with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

The APP obtains patient histories, performs physical assessments, interprets diagnostic results, develops diagnoses and treatment plans, prescribes or orders appropriate evidence-based medications, performs permitted procedures, and schedules follow-up care. The role also includes preventive screening, maintaining patient records, educating patients and families, supporting clinician and student education, participating in leadership and outreach activities, and advancing quality improvement and evidence-based care. The position is onsite in Jacksonville, North Carolina, with a variable work schedule and 40 standard hours per week.

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, 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.
• Written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to interact effectively to support successful patient care in a clinical setting.
• Ability to document in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

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 in accordance with departmental guidelines and privileges.
• Arrange appropriate follow-up management and conduct preventive health screenings based on age, history, and patient needs.
• Maintain clear, comprehensive, and concise records of patient care and documentation that supports accurate billing.
• Maintain knowledge of general disease processes and specialty literature, including developing areas of practice.
• Revise plans of care to meet changing patient needs and perform medical procedures consistent with departmental guidelines, privileges, and role responsibilities.
• Prioritize work, support efficient patient flow, maintain productivity standards, 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 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 pursue personal learning needs and attend relevant education programs.
• 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 knowledge of healthcare systems to improve care delivery and lead or participate in systems 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 overall workload with team members.
• Identify and implement continuous quality-improvement processes; consult with management on clinical and system issues and models of care.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams to provide integrated patient care services.
• Initiate and revise protocols or guidelines to reflect evidence-based changes in care management; influence policy-making bodies to improve patient care.
• Develop clinical programs or services within the department, unit, or clinic to improve patient care.

Benefits

• UNC Health benefits are offered. Eligible employees who currently 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