Advanced Practice Provider; PA​/NP - NC Surgery Smithfield

Description

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We are currently searching for an Advanced Practice Provider, open to new graduates or those with experience, to join our busy Acute Care/General Surgery Team at Johnston UNC Health (both the Clayton & Smithfield campuses).

The team consists of five surgeons and four APPs, each splitting their time between the two locations. The role will include primarily inpatient care (inpatient & ED consults, postop rounds), first‑assisting in the operating room and managing the wound clinic.

The ideal applicant will be a reliable team player, flexible, able to multitask, and capable of managing a large census of inpatients with a vast array of acute (and some chronic) general surgery issues. Day‑to‑day responsibilities can change with the nature of this position and service line.

The applicant should be comfortable working and communicating effectively with multiple providers, hospital staff, and consulting departments. The position is Monday through Friday, ~8 a–5 p. One weekend per month is required for rounds, which will include both hospital locations. There are no phone‑call requirements outside of the hospital.

An Advanced Practice Provider functions as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high quality, cost‑effective care to patients within the APPs scope of practice in collaboration with a supervising physician. The APP reflects the mission, vision, and values of the organization, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• 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 comprehensive yet 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 changing needs. Prioritizes 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‑centered care. Develops educational materials based on learning needs of clinicians, staff, and students. Provides education/instruction to physicians, house staff, nursing, ancillaries and/or students. Actively recognizes and participates in identification and achievement of self‑learning needs. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs.
• Leadership – Provides instruction to physicians, house staff, nursing, ancillaries and/or students including but not limited to precepting, shadowing, lectures, training classes, CE, rounds, morning report, and staff meetings. Participates in community/network outreach programs. Demonstrates understanding of the contexts and system in which healthcare is provided and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve and…