Peds Nephrology APP- NP​/PA

Position Overview

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:
  Monday through Friday, 8 am–5 pm. No nights, weekends or call.
• Generous PTO:
  Accrual starts at 25 days/year, used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Relocation Assistance: $7,500 paid within the first 30 days of employment.
• Career Growth & Stability:
  Opportunities for advancement with a consistently high patient volume.
• A Rich Quality of Life:
  Vibrant lifestyle in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad.

At Brenner Children’s Hospital, we provide exceptional care for children with kidney‑related conditions. Our Pediatric Nephrology team is a multidisciplinary group that includes attending pediatric nephrologists, pediatricians, an experienced Physician Assistant, and nurses and staff. We are looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join us and support pediatric patient care across multiple settings.

• 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 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 specialty care across settings, including inpatient, outpatient, dialysis, and follow‑up care.
• Contribute to future training and specialized procedures such as dialysis, infusion therapies, renal ultrasound, and percutaneous renal biopsies.
• Use medical decision‑making skills to determine appropriate patient care plans.
• Collaborate with the medical team for effective team‑based care.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures, explaining necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects to patients.
• Perform procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
• Precept students or medical learners as encouraged.
• 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) required to start.
• Current DEA and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration for prescription writing required to start.

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program;
  Master's degree or higher required.
• Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license.
• Board certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner‑Acute Care by AANP or ANCC.
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required to start.
• Current DEA and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration for prescription writing required to start.

The picturesque cities of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region rank among the Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire. It offers affordable living, great schools, vibrant neighborhoods, and a welcoming atmosphere.

• Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, and more based on job role.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability.
• Flexible…