Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

WFEP – Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) APP Job Scope

Location: Hickory, NC. APPs are able to see all patients and work to the top of their license. High functioning hospital and cohesive team with low turnover. ~258 bed hospital. No TC designation but have Interventional Cardiology and lots of specialty support. Chest Pain and Stroke Center designation. No separate fast track.

Role: Opportunities to see high acuity patients if desired but not required.  Provider in Triage (PIT) shifts available during peak times are available and incentivized ($5 p/h). Able to consider NPs with Emergency experience. It is a higher acuity practice than some of our others. No new grads right now.

Training: depends on experience level.

Staff: 5 physicians, 5-6 APPs scheduled daily. “APPs see 1.4 – 2.0 patients per hour.”

Why APPs Thrive at Advocate Health

At Advocate Health, you are more than a clinician, you're a partner in care and a leader in innovation:

• Clinician Led Medical Group
• APPs are actively engaged in leadership
• Practice at the top of your license
• Structured onboarding and leadership
• Opportunities for new grads and experienced APPs
• CME flexibility and ongoing professional development 
• Access to a fully integrated care system
• Competitive salary and benefits

What we offer:

• Annual CME allowance of $3,000.00 and 50 hours paid.
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage effective on Day 1
• Retirement match starts at 90 days, and the company will match up to 6%.
• Potential for FSLF as a 501c(3) which – while is not cash in hand – is a significant value-add for most with loan burden. 
• Malpractice insurance is provided with tail coverage.

Licensure: Must have NC PA/NP license (NPs must be ENP boarded or eligible), BLS, ACLS before starting. Must obtain ATLS after starting eventually.

Schedule: 4:30am-2:30pm, 8:00-6:00pm, 10:00-8:00pm, 12:00pm-10:00pm, 2:30pm-12:30am, 7:00pm-4:00am. Hours after midnight are incentivized ($25 p/h). Core group of folks pickup the early AM shifts. Must be flexible to rotate through all shifts. Someone who wants all evenings would be great. Would prefer the 151.67 hour per month model.

Quarterly Incentive Bonuses: Eligible after 1 year of employment. $10,000-$16,000

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing emergency medical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and service for quality patient care. Records data and tentative conclusions for review by physician.

• Coordinates and schedules laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.

• Carries out complex patient care services under indirect physician supervision using advanced medical knowledge. Monitors progress of patients, maintain a record of the patient's progress, and consults with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.

• Plans and schedules work for the physician's health team ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space and facilities for subsequent performance of assigned duties.

• Participates in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician. Prepares statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.

• Teaches students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures, which are unique to Emergency Medicine.

• Ensures complete and accurate documentation in the medical record of assessment and plan of care.

• Participates in continuing education in emergency/ urgent care.

• Remains up to date with department and hospital policy and guidelines.

• Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure

• Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule

• Performs other related duties other than those described herein