Job Description
Description
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Summary:
A Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant 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.
The Advanced Practice Practitioner of UNC Health's Advanced Care at Home program is a dynamic, experienced provider who is passionate about transforming the future of healthcare. This role provides the following opportunities:
Work in a team environment to provide high-quality inpatient care to patients in their own homes through Advanced Care at Home (ACH).
Clinical outcomes are equal to or better than inpatient hospitalization with improved patient experience
State-of-the-art equipment at Command Center and patients' home
Patients have access to hospital services and more including medication management, mobile imaging, home infusion, meal delivery, nutrition consults, phlebotomy, rehab services
Integrated care with primary care providers, specialists & ancillary departments
Responsibilities:
Perform the initial virtual history and physical for new patient admissions after patient arrives home
Collaborate with the supervising physician to develop and implement a plan of care, including diagnostic and specialty consultations virtually or as day trips to brick and mortar facilities
Travel to patient's home and perform in-person assessments, as clinically indicated
Provide safe handoffs to the attending physician and Command Center Registered Nurse, as well as patient's primary care physician during hospitalization as needed and at discharge
Perform clinical screenings on eligible patients at eligible brick and mortar facilities
Communicate with the patient and family concerning the ACH model, incorporating patient and family values and goals in the plan of care
Promote a collaborative relationship between the physicians, Command Center Registered Nurse, and supplier providers
Maintain and practice in accord with practitioner guidelines per state and hospital regulations
Command Center - Parkline - is considered "place of business" for this role located in Chapel Hill, NC.
Other Information Other information:
Education Requirements:
Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina.
Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.
Professional Experience Requirements:
No prior experience required.
Experience in specialty fields such as acute care or geriatrics is desirable.
3-5 years experience preferred.
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 Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC REX Healthcare
Organization Unit: Adv Care at Home-Provider Svcs
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 30.00
Salary Range: $52.95 - $72.48 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
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.
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