American Addiction Centers·High Point, North Carolina
The PA/AGACNP will independently manage patient care, conduct assessments, and coordinate with nursing staff and case management. They will also respond to emergencies and facilitate discharge planning.
High Point Main - Hospitalists
Status: Full time
Benefits: Eligible:
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information: 7a-7p
$51.05 - $76.60
Explore an exciting opportunity with AHWFB's Hospital Medicine Department as we eagerly welcome a skilled Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic inpatient team in High Point, North Carolina.
As an Advanced Practice Provider within the Wake Forest Baptist Health system, you'll be an integral part of a dedicated healthcare team, collaborating with physicians, nurses, case managers, specialists, and clinical pharmacists to ensure safe and effective patient care during hospital stays and upon discharge. Your role involves closely monitoring patient progress, making necessary treatment adjustments, and engaging in meaningful discussions with patients and their families about their care. Additionally, you'll facilitate seamless communication with the patient's primary care physician, coordinate follow-up appointments, and provide essential medical records to support their ongoing treatment.
As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA/AGACNP will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include:
Independently see patients and appropriately manage their care during shift
Performing assessments and developing appropriate plans
Placing necessary orders and calling consults when needed
Coordinating with Nursing Staff and Case Management
Conduct family meetings if necessary
Develop discharge plan when applicable
Respond to Rapid Responses and CODES for their patients
Staff patients at least once with their assigned attending physician(s), and provide subsequent important updates throughout the day.
Provide appropriate hand-off/sign-out at the conclusion of their shift to the nocturnist.
Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects
Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners
Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.
The picturesque cities of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report's Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023. This includes:
Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
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When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.
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:
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.
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Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care [https://www.advocatehealth.com/] in Illinois; Atrium Health [https://atriumhealth.org/] in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care [https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/] 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 [https://school.wakehealth.edu/] serving as the academic core of the enterprise.
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Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in North Carolina often show steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices, especially for candidates who can work autonomously and meet licensure and certification requirements. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a graduate nursing degree, 2–4 years of relevant experience, and current NC licensure, DEA, and BLS credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your certifications and tailor your application to the setting and scope of practice.
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