PA or NP - Urgent Care - Oberlin

Overview:

The  Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)  will work under the general supervision of their Medical  Director all physician partners and their APP Manager in WakeMed Physician Practices to deliver competent medical care to patients at WakeMed.  This position can consist of both inpatient and outpatient care depending on the needs of the service and is outlined in the clinical job expectations. This may include completion of  referrals , consults , daily patient  rounds , daily  notes , discharge  summaries , procedures , clinic notes ,   pre and post procedure care , prescribing , and patient care follow-ups. Will work closely with other healthcare providers in a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to maximize the care we provide to our patients. As a healthcare  professional will function as an educator for  PA/NP / CNM students from healthcare education programs. Within this position the  PA/NP will  m aintain   the scope of practice to be consistent with the policies , procedures , and regulatory guidelines governed by the North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing and any other federal or state regulatory agencies as well as the policies and procedures of WakeMed.  A dditional   certifications such as Advanced Life Support may be  r equired   based on clinical  area of practice outlined in the clinical job expectations and reviewed annually during the annual review process. The  PA/NP understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission , values , and management of WakeMed.  

Department Description:

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit   .

EOE

Licensure:

  Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (with valid nursing licensure) Required  

DEA Required  

Basic Life Support Required - Within 6 Months of Hire  

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant or  Master's Degree Physician Assistant Required or  

Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree Nursing Required  

Experience:

1 Year Clinical Experience as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Preferred