Peds Urology APP- Full Time NP/PA

American Addiction Centers•Charlotte, NC

2d•$48 - $71•Hybrid

About The Position

Atrium Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) to join our well-established urology practice in a welcoming urban community. Work alongside three experienced urologists supported by an exceptional staff and a loyal patient base. We invite experienced APPs to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and visionaries together with our Pediatric Urology team at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC. This is a 5 day/week posting with occasional weekend and holiday call. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing urologic care to both healthy and ill patients in the outpatient, and occasionally inpatient setting. He/she demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered in Urology. He/she is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. The NP/PA practices as a member of the Department of Urology provider team. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant demonstrates an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice. He/she works with administrative, nursing, physician, and faculty to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to promote Atrium Health educational and research missions. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will provide care within his/her scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policy and practice agreements. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is eligible to begin practice after he/she is credentialed and privileged by Atrium Health and Clinics Medical Staff. Active hospital privileges will be required to begin and to maintain employment within this Department. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will need to be credentialed and obtain and maintain professional privileges required for employment within this department. NPs must have acute care certification.

Requirements

NPs must have acute care certification.
Active hospital privileges will be required to begin and to maintain employment within this Department.
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will need to be credentialed and obtain and maintain professional privileges required for employment within this department.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of urologic conditions.
Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.
Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results.
Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.
Develops, implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.
Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
Counsels and educates patients and families.
Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.
Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.
Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.
Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits.
Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.
Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.
Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment.
Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies.
Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.
Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities and sexual orientation.
Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.
Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.
Participates in education of students and other health care professionals.
Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing.
Is flexible, resilient and change oriented.
Welcomes and participates in opportunities to advance the mission of Atrium Health through service, scholarship, science and social responsibility.
Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary.
Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.
Uses evidenced-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices.
Participates in quality initiative/performance activities.
Participates in development, evaluates and implements standards of care within area of specialization (policies, protocols, etc).
Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients with acute, chronic and/or potential health problems.
Establish medical diagnosis.
Provide medical management.
Accurately and appropriately transcribe or execute standing orders at the direction of the supervising physician. Write specific orders within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice.
Discuss proposed surgical procedures with attendant risks and potential complications to obtain proper patient informed consent.
See patients in follow-up for routine post-operative care and manage complications related to surgery.
Provide appropriate direction to clinic staff regarding patient care issues.
Communicate effectively with referring health care providers.
Perform daytime hospital consultations and rounding on established patients when needed.
Potential to assist in the Operating Room.
Limited number of overnight and weekend call shifts spaced throughout the year, including some minor holidays.
Perform bedside procedures (ie: cystoscopy, difficulty catheter placement, etc)
Performs routine clinical procedures independently as outlined in practice agreements/scope of practice including, but not limited to, the following: Video urodynamic testing Catheter insertion Catheter changes Complex bladder irrigation Bedside Incision and Drainage Suturing
Potential for additional procedures independently as outlined in the collaborative practice agreement/scope of practice while under the direction and supervision of the responsible physician

Benefits

$2,500 annual CME allowance and 5 CME days
Annual performance incentive bonus
Eligible for overtime, differential pay, and PTO
Competitive benefits package
Supportive work environment with excellent mentorship and collaborative care
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