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Advocate Aurora Health
Pediatric Hospitalist (CHIPS) - Full Time NP/PA
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What they do
A Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to infant, children and adolescent patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$120,398 / year median in North Carolina
+23% projected growth
Job Description
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 experienced APPs to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and visionaries together. Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospitalist looking for an experienced full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their dynamic Pediatric Hospitalist team, known as the CHIPS team. Schedule includes weekdays, weekends, and holidays. The APP works 12-hour shifts (7a-7p), including weekends and holidays. No night coverage or call required. The APP sees newborns throughout their admission to the newborn nursery. The APP also helps see pediatric admissions in the afternoon or provide coverage on the pediatric floor as needed. Due to the variability in the shift, it is imperative the APP is able to adapt and flex to the needs of the teams and demonstrate initiative and self-motivation. Essential Functions Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments. Records findings of examinations, assessments, and plan of care. Performs lumbar punctures (no other procedures) - required to obtain and maintain lumbar puncture privileges. Writes appropriate for appropriate medications during admission and prescriptions upon discharge, if needed. Orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations. Determines treatment plan for patients. Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record. Serves as a role model/clinical resource in all aspects of job performance and human relations skills. Opportunities to assist in the review and development of clinical and operational policies and procedures in the specialty of practice. 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 of North Carolina and has prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board. BLS for Healthcare Provider and PALS from AHA is required with an expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice. NRP from AAP required with an expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice. Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.