Overview

 

JOB DETAILS: The APP will work as a member of the inpatient pediatric medical team providing care to those admitted to the pediatric unit. The team consists of residents, medical students, hospitalists, other NPs and intensivists and the NP will support the entire care team. The APP will admit children to the hospital and provide ongoing care for those already admitted under the direct supervision of an attending physician. The APP will write H&Ps, progress notes, and discharge summaries and be responsible for order entry, obtaining consultation, some procedures, patient education, and discharge planning.

EXPERIENCE: Open to new graduatesIdeally will have relevant clinical experience and/or prior peds clinical experienceTo learn more about this position or if you have any questions, please contact:R.T. ThenCone Health Physician Recruitment ConsultantRT.Then@ConeHealth.com

 

Responsibilities

 

 Performs physical assessments of the patient, reviews their medical history, and interprets diagnostic tests/results in order to provide effective treatment for the patient. Conducts preventive health screenings based on the patient's age, history, and unique needs to provide proactive health care. Educates patients and their family about specialty care medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up.Maintains record of all patient care in order to ensure accurate patient history.Performs specialty care medical procedures in accordance with departmental guidelines and clinical roles as necessary within inpatient and outpatient care settings.Identifies ways to improve inpatient and outpatient specialty care by assessing, problem-solving, and evaluating clinical and system issues.Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

 

EDUCATION:Required: Master Degree Nursing or Master Degree Physician Assistant studies. Physician Assistant employed at Cone Health prior to October 14, 2024 with a Bachelor Degree will have the Master Degree requirement waived provided they have maintained employment and PA licensure with Board Certification.

 

EXPERIENCE:Required: None Preferred: 3+ years

 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:Required:Valid NC RN and Nurse Midwife or NP license OR NC PA licenseBoard Certified within 1 year of date of hire by either the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for PA's OR the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Certification Corporation (NCC) for NP's OR the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare ProviderNeonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP) Certification required for Neonatal Advanced Practice ProvidersIVC Certified within 90 days of employment for Behavorial Health Advance Practice Provider