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APP - Pulmonary/Critical Care - Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC, United States
Job ID: 121415
Job Family: Advanced Practice Provider
Specialty: Pulm/CC
Status: Full Time
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 25181005030051-Intensive Care Program

Overview

Overview 
 
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 Physician Assistants and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and progressive visionaries together in our APP team at Atrium Health - Charlotte CMC Main. 
 
We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a role within the critical care department at Carolinas Medical Center. Primarily this role will cover either the Cardiac or Neuro ICUs.  This is an opportunity to live and work in one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country. 
 
Details of this practice and qualified candidate: 
• Work schedule – Rotating 13-hour shifts (7a-8p or 7p-8a) with rotating weekends and holidays; willing to accommodate if interested in either strictly nocturnist or weekender coverage preferred  
• Service provides 24/7 coverage with a shift-based model     
• Inpatient - Adults - 100% 
• At least one year of experience as an inpatient PA or Acute Care NP. 
• Graduation from an accredited ACNP or PA program. Post graduate ICU fellowship preferred. 
• Nurse practitioners are required to have a master’s degree or doctorate in nursing practice. Certification as an ACNP from a nationally recognized certifying body is required. 
• Physician Assistants with certification from the National Commission on Certification of PAs are required. 
• North Carolina license, North Carolina DEA, BLS and ACLS required.  
 

Qualifications 

At least one year of experience as an inpatient PA or Acute Care NP 

Nurse practitioners are required to have a master’s degree or doctorate in nursing practice. Certification as an ACNP from a nationally recognized certifying body is required 

Physician Assistants with certification from the National Commission on Certification of PAs is required 

North Carolina license, North Carolina DEA, BLS and ACLS required.  

Benefits 

Salary guarantee with Performance Incentive 

Employer paid benefits  

CME Allowance  

Responsibilities 

Rotating 13-hour shifts (7a-8p or 7p to 8a); this role will include at least 50%-night shift coverage in addition to weekends/holidays. If the appropriate candidate is interested, we are willing to accommodate either strictly nocturnist or weekender position if preferred 

NC licensure within 60 days of hire.

About us:

When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse 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, elevate hope and advance healing—for all.
 

Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations.

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 SC required. BLS required per policy guidelines; with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice. Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.

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. ACNP, AGACNP, PNP-AC or NNP board certification preferred according to population served.

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.

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