Hospital Medicine PRN NP​/PA

Position Details

PRN Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) for Wake Forest Baptist Hospital Medicine. Reports directly to the APP Manager. Provides flexible inpatient coverage across multiple Wake Region Hospital Medicine locations, including:
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Winston‑Salem;
Davie Medical Center – Bermuda Run;
High Point Medical Center – High Point;
Lexington Medical Center – Lexington;
Wilkes Medical Center – North Wilkesboro. PRN APPs at Wilkes Medical Center receive a $100 shift incentive for eligible shifts.

Schedules are developed every three months in collaboration with the APP Manager and scheduling team. Assignments may include day and swing shifts. PRN APPs assigned to a swing shift will not be scheduled for a day shift the following day. The schedule may be modified to accommodate unexpected call‑outs, emergencies, or changes in patient census, with notice provided no later than 6:00 p.m. the day before whenever feasible.

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Nurse Practitioners must hold a Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing Practice with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) board certification.
• Physician Assistants must hold certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); CAQ certification preferred.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in North Carolina.
• Current prescriptive privileges and DEA registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association, valid at least 90 days beyond start date.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast‑paced inpatient environment.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Flexibility to work across multiple hospital locations and adapt to varying patient care needs.

Specialty Care Advanced Practice Providers deliver concentrated services within a designated specialty, caring for both acute and chronically ill patients. The PRN Hospital Medicine APP provides comprehensive inpatient care while offering flexible staffing support to ensure continuity of care and operational excellence across Wake Region Hospital Medicine locations.

• Perform initial and follow‑up medical histories and physical examinations.
• Conduct daily inpatient assessments and ongoing patient management.
• Evaluate, admit, consult, and manage hospitalized adult medicine patients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Order, interpret, and manage laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions within scope of practice.
• Perform minor medical procedures as appropriate and within credentialing guidelines.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, case management, specialists, and ancillary departments.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and discharge planning activities.
• Document all patient encounters, assessments, procedures, and treatment plans accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Advocate for patients while promoting quality, safety, and evidence‑based care.
• Adapt quickly to varying practice locations, provider teams, and patient care environments while maintaining high standards of clinical excellence.

Frequent walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support up to 35 pounds while assisting with patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must possess intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Must perform effectively in stressful clinical situations. Must be flexible to work varying schedules, including day and swing shifts, weekends, and holidays based on departmental needs.

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