The APP will manage admitted pediatric trauma patients, attend pediatric trauma codes in the Peds ED, and perform various surgical procedures. This position requires collaboration with trauma surgeons and critical care teams to address complex clinical cases.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have or be eligible for a DEA license and be approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in North Carolina. A Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice is required for Nurse Practitioners, while Physician Assistants must graduate from an accredited program and have certification.
postgraduate degreeInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationBLS CertificationCritical ThinkingAcute CarePatient ManagementNurse PractitionerPALS CertificationSurgical ProceduresAdvanced Practice ProviderPhysician AssistantATLS CertificationPediatric Emergency DepartmentTrauma CodesHistory And Physical AssessmentPediatric Trauma Surgery
Job description
Department
03400
GCMG
Pediatric
Surgery:
Charlotte -
Pediatrics:
Surgery
Status:
Full time
Benefits
Eligible:
Yes
Hours
Per
Week: 32
Schedule
Details/Additional
Information: Varies Pay Range $57.85 - $86.80 If it's possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. We invite experienced APPs to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and visionaries together. Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospitalis looking for an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their growing Pediatric Trauma Surgery team. Levine Children's Hospital is the only designated level 1 pediatric trauma center in the Charlotte region and the largest children's hospital between Atlanta and Washington, DC. This is a shift-based nocturnal position (7p-7a). This includes rotating weekends and holidays. The successful candidate should be able to perform a thorough history and physical assessment. Also, able to evaluate, assess, implement plans and monitor other co-morbid medical conditions secondary to critical illness and injury.Candidate should be able to work closely with our trauma surgeons and critical care teams to solve complex clinical cases.Performs a variety of surgical procedures after privileging by
Medical
Staff to include: chest tube placement, placement of central and arterial lines, laceration repairs and I&D etc. The APP will manage already admitted pediatric trauma patients, attend pediatric trauma codes in the Peds ED with trauma attendings, admit to the floor or ICU as clinically indicated, perform procedures and assist in the OR. Most recently, Atrium Health and Wake Forest Baptist Health, including Wake Forest School of Medicine officially joined as a single enterprise, Atrium Health.The Enterprise will have over 70,000 teammates working together to provide personalized care for each of the 15 million annual patient encounters.
Position
Description:
Shift based model /
Nocturnal
Pediatric trauma coverage: 24/7/365 Every third weekend, rotating holidays Teaching opportunities with residents and/or APP Fellows Education, Experience and Certifications Must have or be eligible for a DEA license. Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works. Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in NC required. BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice. Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and make proactive decisions. Current PALS and ATLS preferred.
Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational Assistance Program
Health And Welfare Benefits
Family Benefits
Defined Contribution Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off Programs
Acute
Care
Pediatric
Nurse
Practitioner: Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required. Pediatric Acute Care board certification requiredbased upon population and acuity served. 1
Year experience as a
PNP-AC required
Physician
Assistant: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required, master's degree preferred. Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred. 1 Year experience required When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into a culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, and redefine care for all.
Our
Commitment to
You:
Advocate
Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total
Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational
Assistance
Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Combined,
Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
