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Overview If it's possible, you will find it at Atrium Health-the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. We invite Physician Assistants and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and progressive visionaries together in our APP team at Atrium Health - Charlotte CMC Main.
We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a role within the critical care department at Carolinas Medical Center. Primarily this role will cover either the Cardiac or Neuro ICUs. This is an opportunity to live and work in one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country.
Details of this practice and qualified candidate:
* Work schedule -Rotating 13-hour shifts (7a-8p or 7p-8a) with rotating weekends and holidays; willing to accommodate if interested in either strictly nocturnist or weekender coverage preferred
* Service provides 24/7coverage with a shift-based model
* Inpatient - Adults - 100%
* At least one year of experience as an inpatient PA or Acute Care NP.
* Graduation from an accredited ACNP or PA program.Post graduate ICUfellowship preferred.
* Nurse practitioners are required to have a master's degree or doctorate in nursing practice.Certification as an ACNP from a nationally recognized certifying body is required.
* Physician Assistantswith certification from the National Commission on Certification of PAs arerequired.
* North Carolina license,North Carolina DEA, BLS and ACLS required.
Qualifications At least one year of experience as an inpatient PA or Acute Care NP Nurse practitioners are required to have a master's degree or doctorate in nursing practice.Certification as an ACNP from a nationally recognized certifying body is required Physician Assistantswith certification from the National Commission on Certification of PAs isrequired North Carolina license,North Carolina DEA, BLS and ACLS required. Benefits Salary guarantee with Performance Incentive Employer paid benefits CME Allowance Responsibilities Rotating 13-hour shifts (7a-8p or 7p to 8a); this role will include night shift coverage in addition to weekends/holidays. If the appropriate candidate is interested, we are willing to accommodate either strictly nocturnist or weekender position if preferred Essential Functions
- Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments.
- Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care.
- Performs a wide range of surgical and/or medical procedures.
- Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications.
- Orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations.
- Determines treatment plan for patient.
- Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record.
- Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.
- 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.
Cardiothoracic Surgery Setting with less than 5 years CVTS experience: - Manages STS Database data collection pre and post-operatively.
- Performs clinic duties one day a week with assigned physician.
- Provides weeknight Call on a Q3 or Q4 rotation; weekend Call responsibilities on a Q3 or Q4 rotation.
Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations.
Education, Experience and Certifications.
Must have or be eligible for a DEA license. Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works. Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in SC required. BLS required per policy guidelines; with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice. Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate. Nurse Practitioner Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required. ACNP, AGACNP, PNP-AC or NNP board certification preferred according to population served. Physician Assistant Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Master's Degree preferred. Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.
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Atrium Health
Jan 04, 2025