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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Hospital Medicine NP/PA

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHigh Point, NC, USA$51.05 - $76.60In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • For the Physician Assistant role, graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program is required; a master's degree is preferred.
  • For the Physician Assistant role, a current North Carolina Medical Board medical license and NCCPA certification are required.
  • For the Nurse Practitioner role, graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner master's program and a master's degree or higher are required.
  • For the Nurse Practitioner role, a current North Carolina Board of Nursing registered nurse and nurse practitioner license is required.
  • For the Nurse Practitioner role, board certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is required.
  • Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications are required.
  • Previous inpatient experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Independently see patients and appropriately manage their care during the shift.
  • Perform assessments and develop appropriate plans.
  • Place necessary orders and call consults when needed.
  • Coordinate with nursing staff and case management.
  • Conduct family meetings when necessary.
  • Develop discharge plans when applicable.
  • Respond to rapid responses and codes for their patients.
  • Staff patients at least once with assigned attending physicians and provide subsequent important updates throughout the day.
  • Provide appropriate handoff/sign-out at the conclusion of the shift to the nocturnist.
  • Perform procedures according to department or practice guidelines.
  • Participate in basic science and clinical research projects, as opportunities permit.
  • Precept students and/or medical learners, as encouraged.
  • Uphold Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist missions, values, and cultural commitment.
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.
  • Function under the regulatory mandate of the applicable licensing organization, with institution-specific departmental credentialing.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, specialists, and clinical pharmacists to ensure safe and effective patient care during hospital stays and upon discharge.
  • Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment as necessary, and discuss care with patients and their families.
  • Coordinate communication with patients' primary care physicians, follow-up appointments, and medical records to support ongoing treatment.

Desired Qualifications

  • For the Physician Assistant role, a master's degree is preferred.
  • Previous inpatient experience is preferred.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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