Peds Nephrology APP- NP​/PA

Department: 03230 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Pediatrics:
Nephrology

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm work schedule. No nights, weekends or call.

Pay Range: $51.05 - $76.60

Explore a rewarding opportunity with AHWFB Pediatric Nephrology Department as we eagerly welcome a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This position is a mix of inpatient and outpatient duties.

• Work/Life Balance:
  Enjoy a Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm work schedule. No nights, weekends or call.
• Generous PTO:
  
  Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Relocation Assistance:
  Enjoy $7,500 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
• Career Growth & Stability:
  
  Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.
• A Rich Quality of Life:
  Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.

Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment:
At Brenner Children's Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care for children with kidney-related conditions. Our Pediatric Nephrology team is a dynamic, multidisciplinary group that includes skilled attending pediatric nephrologists and pediatricians, an experienced Physician Assistant (PA), and a compassionate team of nurses and staff. We are looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team and contribute to the care of pediatric patients across a variety of settings.

As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA/NP will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations. As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you will collaborate closely with our nephrology team to deliver comprehensive care to pediatric patients. The role supports diverse provider functions across the pediatric hospital and ambulatory clinic settings, ensuring high-quality care from diagnosis through ongoing management.

This position offers a dynamic and fulfilling work environment with opportunities for professional growth and training in specialized areas.

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care for pediatric nephrology patients, including assessments, diagnostics, treatment planning, and management of conditions like kidney disease, hypertension, and electrolyte imbalances.
• Work collaboratively with nephrologists, PAs, and the nephrology team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for both inpatient and outpatient pediatric patients.
• Support patients and families by offering education on kidney disease, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.
• Assist with the coordination of care, ensuring seamless communication among multidisciplinary providers.
• Participate in the delivery of specialty care across various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, dialysis, and follow-up care.
• Opportunities for future training and involvement in specialized procedures such as dialysis, infusion therapies, renal ultrasound, and percutaneous renal biopsies.
• Use medical decision-making skills to determine the appropriate patient care plan.
• Collaborate with the medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
• Explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• Perform procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
• Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners.
• Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program;
  Master's Degree preferred
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to start
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration,…