Peds Nephrology APP- Full Time NP/PA

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

Explore a rewarding opportunity with AHWFB Pediatric Nephrology Department as we eagerly welcome a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This position is a mix of inpatient and outpatient duties. At Brenner Children's Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care for children with kidney-related conditions. Our Pediatric Nephrology team is a dynamic, multidisciplinary group that includes skilled attending pediatric nephrologists and pediatricians, an experienced Physician Assistant (PA), and a compassionate team of nurses and staff. We are looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team and contribute to the care of pediatric patients across a variety of settings.

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
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to start
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing is required to start
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) 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 by AANP or ANCC
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to start
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing is required to start

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care for pediatric nephrology patients, including assessments, diagnostics, treatment planning, and management of conditions like kidney disease, hypertension, and electrolyte imbalances.
• Work collaboratively with nephrologists, PAs, and the nephrology team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for both inpatient and outpatient pediatric patients.
• Support patients and families by offering education on kidney disease, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.
• Assist with the coordination of care, ensuring seamless communication among multidisciplinary providers.
• Participate in the delivery of specialty care across various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, dialysis, and follow-up care.
• Opportunities for future training and involvement in specialized procedures such as dialysis, infusion therapies, renal ultrasound, and percutaneous renal biopsies.
• Use medical decision-making skills to determine the appropriate patient care plan.
• Collaborate with the medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
• Explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• Perform procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
• Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners.
• Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• 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.

Benefits

• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Relocation Assistance : Enjoy $7,500 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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