SCHEDULE DETAILS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join our School Health Alliance Department in Winston-Salem, NC. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of students across our community, providing essential healthcare services in a school-based setting. This position is 100% funded by the School Health Alliance grant.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA) REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master’s Degree preferred
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to start
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing is required to start

NURSE PRACTITIONER (NP) REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master’s Program, Master’s degree or higher required
• Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurseand Nurse Practitioner license
• Board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by AANP or ANCC
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to start
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing is required to start

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver comprehensive medical care to students in various school settings, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with school staff, parents, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care and address health concerns.
• Perform routine health screenings, immunizations, and manage chronic health conditions.
• Educate students, parents, and staff on health-related topics and promote wellness programs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Participate in school health initiatives and community outreach programs.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA/NP will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in medical/surgical settings. Responsibilities include:

• Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
• Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• 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.