PRN | Experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Patient Care Center

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Relief

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Relief provides patients with high quality, cost-effective care that fits their needs and assesses patients, interprets diagnostic test/results, and develops and implements treatment to address the patient's needs. Working in collaboration with physician(s), this role helps educate patients and their families about medical conditions and treatment, working per diem (paid by the day) for a short-term amount of time on a contact/on-demand basis.

Essential Job Function

• 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 medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up.
• Maintains record of all patient care in order to ensure accurate patient history.
• Performs medical procedures in accordance with departmental guidelines and clinical roles.
• Identifies ways to improve patient care by assessing, problem-solving, and evaluating clinical and system issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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: 3+ years

Licensure/Certification/Listing

• Required: Valid NC RN and Nurse Midwife or NP license OR NC PA license Board 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 Provider Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP) Certification required for Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers IVC Certified within 90 days of employment for Behavioral Health Advance Practice Provider