Open to New Graduates | Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Women's & Children[...]

The Advanced Practice Provider Hospital Based High Acuity Care provides specialized care to patients with high acuity needs in a hospital setting in collaboration with physician(s). The APP assesses patients, interprets diagnostic test/results, and develops and implements treatment plans to address the patient’s unique needs in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. This role requires a high level of clinical expertise and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment. Hospital Based High Acuity Care includes medical and surgical work in Pulmonary Critical Care, Obstetrics & Gynecology with labor & delivery (MC), NICU at level 2 facilities (ARMC) and NICU at level 3 facilities (MC).

Essential Job Function

• Performs physical assessments of the patient, reviews their medical history, and interprets diagnostic tests/results in order to provide effective treatment for the patient.
• Conducts preventive health screenings based on the patient’s age, history, and unique needs to provide proactive health care.
• Educates patients and their family about high acuity care medical conditions, treatment, and follow‑up.
• Maintains record of all patient care in order to ensure accurate patient history.
• Performs high acuity care medical procedures in accordance with departmental guidelines and clinical roles.
• Identifies ways to improve high acuity patient care by assessing, problem‑solving, and evaluating clinical and system issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: Master’s degree Neonatal Nursing

Experience

• Required: 1+ Years
• Preferred: 3+ Years

Licensure/Certification/Listing

• Required: Valid NC RN and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner license.
• Must possess and maintain a current, unrestricted DEA registration in accordance with federal and state regulations.