Pediatric Trauma - Full Time NP/PA

About the role

Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their growing Pediatric Trauma Surgery team. This is a shift-based position, including rotating weekends and holidays.

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, including: 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
• Current PALS and ATLS preferred

Qualifications

• 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. 1 Year experience required
• 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 based upon population and acuity served. 1 Year experience as a PNP-AC required