LCH APP – Pediatric Hospitalist, Nights (0.8 FTE)
Website Atrium BU
If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina and South Carolina.
Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital is looking for experienced part-time Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to join their dynamic Pediatric Hospitalist team. These nocturnist positions vary from full to part time, ranging from 2-4 shifts/week (12-hour shifts) . The Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will assist the overnight team in providing care for children on the inpatient floors during their hospitalization while under the supervision of and in collaboration with a licensed physician. The APP will be responsible for assisting with admissions, answering cross cover calls and reassessments at bedside as a member of the care team.
Essential Functions:
- Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and recurring assessments as needed
- Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care
- Performs minor medical procedures (lumbar puncture)
- Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications
- Orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations
- Determines treatment plan for patient
- Documents all patient encounters, observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient’s medical record
- Acts as a patient advocate for the population served
- Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested
Education, Experience and Certifications:
- 1-2 years of inpatient experience preferred, ideally with a background in pediatrics
- Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in North Carolina
- Must have or be eligible for a DEA license
- PNP-AC certification required (NP Applicants)
- Masters Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required (NP Applicants)
- Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required (PA Applicants)
- Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred (PA Applicants)
When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing—for all.
If interested, please contact Laneisha Faggart via email: Laneisha.Faggart@atriumhealth.org
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