Pediatric Trauma (Weekender) - Full Time NP/PA

Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital is looking for an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their growing Pediatric Trauma Surgery team. Levine Children's Hospital is the only designated level 1 pediatric trauma center in the Charlotte region and the largest children's hospital between Atlanta and Washington, DC. This is a shift-based position. This includes rotating weekends and holidays. The successful candidate should be able to perform a thorough history and physical assessment. Also, able to evaluate, assess, implement plans and monitor other co-morbid medical conditions secondary to critical illness and injury. Candidates should be able to work closely with our trauma surgeons and critical care teams to solve complex clinical cases. Performs a variety of surgical procedures after privileging by Medical Staff to include: chest tube placement, placement of central and arterial lines, laceration repairs and I&D etc. The APP will manage already admitted pediatric trauma patients, attend pediatric trauma codes in the Peds ED with trauma attendings, admit to the floor or ICU as clinically indicated, perform procedures and assist in the OR. Position Description: Teaching opportunities with residents and/or APP Fellows

Responsibilities

Perform a thorough history and physical assessment; Evaluate, assess, implement plans and monitor other co-morbid medical conditions secondary to critical illness and injury; Work closely with trauma surgeons and critical care teams to solve complex clinical cases; Perform a variety of surgical procedures after privileging by Medical Staff to include chest tube placement, placement of central and arterial lines, laceration repairs and I&D etc.; Manage already admitted pediatric trauma patients; Attend pediatric trauma codes in the Peds ED with trauma attendings; Admit to the floor or ICU as clinically indicated; Perform procedures and assist in the OR

Requirements

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 NC required; BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice; Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and make proactive decisions; Able to perform a thorough history and physical assessment; Able to evaluate, assess, implement plans and monitor other co-morbid medical conditions secondary to critical illness and injury; Able to work closely with trauma surgeons and critical care teams to solve complex clinical cases; Acute Care Pediatric 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; Pediatric Acute Care board certification required; 1 Year experience as PNP-AC required; Physician Assistant: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; 1 Year experience required

Nice to have

Current PALS and ATLS preferred; For Physician Assistant: master's degree preferred; Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred

Benefits

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program