Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) (Contract) - UNC Urgent Care

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve. Join our growing UNC Urgent Care provider team! This is an employed position with UNC Rex and is a shift‑based model. Our provider team staffs our nine UNC Rex‑based UNC Urgent Care clinics. Our clinics are across Wake County, and we are open 7 days a week, 8 am‑8 pm. We see ages 4 months of age and older. Our team includes RNs, CMAs, Rad Techs, MOAs, Physicians and APPs. We have on‑site X‑ray and point‑of‑care testing. Our clinics are walk‑in based with a reservation and wait‑time system. We look forward to reviewing your application today! 1‑2 years of APP experience preferred. ED/Urgent care experience preferred. Responsibilities Clinical – Obtains relevant health and medical history, performs thorough physical assessment, reviews and interprets pertinent diagnostic tests/results. Develops appropriate differential diagnoses. Develops and implements treatment plans including prescribing/ordering of appropriate evidence‑based pharmacological agents consistent with departmental guidelines and privileging, and schedules appropriate follow‑up management. Actively incorporates evidence‑based hospital initiatives to improve patient care. Conducts preventive health screening based on age, history and patient needs. Maintains clear concise records of all aspects of patient care. Maintains essential knowledge of general disease and pathologic processes. Maintains extensive knowledge of specialty literature, including awareness of developing areas. Consistently derives correct diagnoses through synthesis of clinical data and proper selection and interpretation of diagnostic studies. Revises the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient. Prioritises work and assists staff to provide prompt and efficient client flow. Consistently maintains high productivity according to identified standards. Leads/participates in projects to improve productivity. Appropriately performs medical procedures consistent with departmental guidelines, privileging, and clinical roles/responsibilities. Education – Appropriately and professionally educates clients and/or families regarding medical condition, treatment, and follow‑up. Collaborates with clinicians, staff, and students to promote continuity and patient/family centred care. Develops educational materials based on learning needs of clinicians, staff, and students. Provides education/instruction to physicians, housestaff, nursing, ancillaries and/or students. Actively recognises and participates in identification and achievement of self‑learning needs. Attends education programmes based on identified learning needs. Leadership – Provides instruction to physicians, housestaff, nursing, ancillaries and/or students including, but not limited to, precepting, shadowing, lectures, training classes, CE, rounds, morning report, and/or staff meetings. Participates in community/network outreach programmes. Demonstrates understanding of the contexts and system in which healthcare is provided and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve and optimise health care delivery. Leads/participates in systems improvements. Professional – Interacts with patients and families in a respectful, courteous and timely fashion using appropriate communication for the patient and situation. Interacts collaboratively with co‑workers, other team members and staff in a respectful, courteous, and timely fashion appropriate to patient care needs and situations. Responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems. Accepts responsibility for outcomes of one’s work. Shares responsibility for overall workload with team members. Quality/Research – Engages in daily continuous quality improvement by identifying and implementing processes for improvement. Consults with management in assessment, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and evaluating clinical/system issues and models of care. Leads interdisciplinary teams to provide integrated delivery of patient care services. Initiates and revises protocol(s) or guideline(s) to reflect evidence‑based changes in care management. Works to influence policy‑making bodies to improve patient care. Develops new clinical programs or services within the department/unit/clinic to improve patient care. Other Information Education Requirements: Completion of an accredited graduate‑level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program. Licensure/Certification Requirements: Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina. Board certification if required by the Department. DEA. Professional Experience Requirements: No prior experience required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Demonstrated clinical competency. Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills. Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting. Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing. 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