Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - UNC FP General Pediatrics (Job )
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Butner
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionDescriptionBecome part of an inclusive
organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is
to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we
serve.This position is located at the Youth Behavior Health
Hospital (UNC YBH) in Butner, NC. UNC YBH is a newly established
and innovative 50 plus patient child and adolescent psychiatric
hospital with four individual specialized units serving the
children and families. This facility and its staff are funded by a
contract between the State and UNC Department of Psychiatry.The APP
NPs will evaluate and manage medical conditions that may arise in
youth who are hospitalized for psychiatric purposes. Examples
include: comprehensive medical assessment for adolescents,
addressing medical needs related to sexual activity, providing
consultation on the medical management of chronic conditions for
hospitalized youth, and providing guidance on the management of
acute medical conditions that arise during psychiatric
hospitalization, including transfer to a higher level of medical
care when needed.Summary:An Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
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.Responsibilities:1. 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 their specialty literature including
awareness of developing areas. Consistently derives correct
diagnoses through synthesis of clinical data and proper selection
and interpretation of diagnostic studies. Develops comprehensive
differential diagnoses for patients. Revises the plan of care to
meet the changing needs of the patient. 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.2. 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. Provide
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.3.
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 or staff meetings. Participates in
community/network outreach programs. Develops/leads
community/network outreach programs. Demonstrates both an
understanding of the contexts and system in which healthcare is
provided and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve and
optimize health care delivery. Leads/participates in systems
improvements.4. Professionalism- Interacts with patients and
families in a respectful, courteous and timely fashion using
appropriate communication for the patient and situation. Interacts
collaboratively with coworkers, other team members and staff in a
respectful, courteous, and timely fashion appropriate to patient
care needs and situations. Responds quickly to meet customer needs
and resolve problems. Accepts responsibility for outcomes of one's
work. Shares responsibility for overall workload with team
members.5. Quality/Research- Engages in daily continuous quality
improvement by identifying and implementing processes for
improvement. Consults with management in assessment,
problem-solving, decision-making, and evaluating clinical/system
issues and models of care. Leads interdisciplinary teams to provide
integrated delivery of patient care services. Initiates and revises
protocol(s) or guideline(s) to reflect evidence-based changes in
care management Works to influence policy-making bodies to improve
patient care. Develops new clinical programs or services within the
department/unit/clinic to improve patient care.Other
InformationOther information:Education Requirements:Completion of
an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or
PA) program.Management prefers NP candidatesLicensure/Certification
Requirements:Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse
Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Certified Nurse Midwife) in the
state of North Carolina. Board certification if required by the
Department. DEA.Professional Experience Requirements:No prior
experience required.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities
Requirements:Demonstrated clinical competency. Effective leadership
skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently
and collaboratively. Demonstrated written and verbal communication
and strong analytical skills. Effective interaction to ensure the
successful care of patients in the clinical setting. Documentation
in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.Job
DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Faculty
PhysiciansOrganization Unit: UNC FP General PediatricsWork Type:
Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Assignment Type:
OnsiteWork Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: US:NC:ButnerExempt
From Overtime: Exempt: YesThis is a State position employed by UNC
Health Care System.Qualified applicants will be considered without
regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a
protected veteran.UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for
applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well
as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested
applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please
email email protected if you need a reasonable accommodation to
search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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