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Advanced Practitioner, NP (RNFA)/PA, Breast Surgery

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

High Point, NC - 404 Westwood Ave

We are seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner (RNFA) or Physician Assistant) to join our Breast Surgery team in High Point, North Carolina. Wake Forest University Health Sciences is an academic medical center.

Posted Sep 30 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm40
Unit and setting
Breast Surgery · Hospital This is a 1.0 FTE hybrid inpatient/outpatient position offering the opportunity to support patients across the breast surgery continuum of care.
License
NP licenseEligible for or currently hold appropriate North Carolina licensure
Term
Permanent Status: Full timeFull time

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed This opportunity is open to experienced APPs as well as new graduates who are interested in developing their career in breast surgery.
License
Eligible for or currently hold appropriate North Carolina licensure Check your license
License
Current applicable state Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license
Certification
Board certified in NP specialty
Certification
RNFA RNFA due to serving as first assist in OR
Education
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Education
Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program
Education
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Also asks
Eligible for required hospital privileges

What it pays

Call differential
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Tuition assistance
Offered
Extra pay
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Bonus
RVU incentives Earn additional compensation potential through RVU incentives
Bonus
Incentive pay for select positions Incentive pay for select positions
Pay reviews
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Pay reviews
Annual increases based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

  • BenefitsPaid Time Off programsPaid Time Off programs
  • BenefitsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • BenefitsFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • BenefitsDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance Program
More benefits (10)
  • Paid Time Off
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • adoption assistance
  • paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match

The role and schedule

Patients
This is a 1.0 FTE hybrid inpatient/outpatient position offering the opportunity to support patients across the breast surgery continuum of care. This is a 1.0 FTE hybrid inpatient/outpatient position offering the opportunity to support patients across the breast surgery continuum of care.
Precepting
You would precept other nurses Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners
Care model
hybrid inpatient/outpatient
Unit
02406 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Surgery: Oncology 02406 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Surgery: Oncology
Day to day
First assist in the operating room
Day to day
Collaborate with the breast surgery team to support evaluation, treatment, and management of patients
Day to day
Provide patient-centered care within the Breast Surgery service Provide patient-centered care within the Breast Surgery service
Day to day
Evaluate and manage patients in the outpatient clinical setting Evaluate and manage patients in the outpatient clinical setting
Day to day
Participate in inpatient care responsibilities Participate in inpatient care responsibilities as appropriate to the position
Day to day
Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations
Day to day
Develop and implement plans of care in collaboration with the supervising physician Develop and implement appropriate plans of care in collaboration with the supervising physician
Day to day
Order and evaluate diagnostic studies and clinical testing Order and evaluate appropriate diagnostic studies and clinical testing within the APP's scope of practice
Day to day
Provide patient and family education throughout care Provide patient and family education throughout the course of care
Day to day
Coordinate care with multidisciplinary healthcare team members Coordinate care with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team
Day to day
Maintain clinical documentation Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
Day to day
Perform procedures within scope, training, credentialing, and hospital privileges Perform procedures within the scope of the position, training, credentialing, and applicable hospital privileges
Day to day
Use medical decision-making skills to determine patient care plans Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
Day to day
Collaborate with medical team for effective team-based care Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
Day to day
Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures and explain them to patients
Day to day
Participate in basic science and clinical research projects Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects
On call
Call coverage rotating approximately once every six weeks The APP will also participate in the team's call schedule, with call coverage rotating approximately once every six weeks.
Employment
1.0 FTE
Details
Potential irregular hours and/or call Potential irregular hours and/or call

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • What is the pay period for the posted pay range, and how does the productivity or RVU formula work?
  • Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
  • Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage, plus CME, licensing, and DEA support?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, and rotation?
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On your path

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Original listing

Posted on Wake Forest University Health Sciences’ careers page.

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Department

02406 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Surgery: Oncology

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hou rs Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Pay Range

$54.90 - $82.35

Position Overview

We are seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner (RNFA) or Physician Assistant) to join our Breast Surgery team in High Point, North Carolina. This is a 1.0 FTE hybrid inpatient/outpatient position offering the opportunity to support patients across the breast surgery continuum of care. The APP will work collaboratively with the supervising physician and interdisciplinary care team while providing high-quality, patient-centered care in both the clinic and hospital setting.

This opportunity is open to experienced APPs as well as new graduates who are interested in developing their career in breast surgery. Why You’ll Love This Opportunity Build your career in the highly specialized field of Breast Surgery Enjoy a Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. primary schedule Gain experience across both outpatient and inpatient settings Maintain a balanced call responsibility with a 1:6-week rotation Earn additional compensation potential through RVU incentives Join a role that welcomes both experienced APPs and new graduates Develop your clinical expertise while working collaboratively within a specialized surgical environment

Position Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider will collaborate with the breast surgery team to support the evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management of patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Provide patient-centered care within the Breast Surgery service Evaluate and manage patients in the outpatient clinical setting Participate in inpatient care responsibilities as appropriate to the position Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations Develop and implement appropriate plans of care in collaboration with the supervising physician Order and evaluate appropriate diagnostic studies and clinical testing within the APP's scope of practice Provide patient and family education throughout the course of care Coordinate care with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation Perform procedures within the scope of the position, training, credentialing, and applicable hospital privileges Qualifications Candidates should meet the appropriate education, certification, licensure, credentialing, and privileging requirements for practice as an Advanced Practice Provider. Nurse Practitioner Candidates Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Eligible for or currently hold appropriate North Carolina licensure Eligible for required hospital privileges RNFA due to serving as first assist in OR Physician Assistant Candidates Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program Eligible for or currently hold appropriate North Carolina licensure Eligible for required hospital privileges Schedule & Call The APP will also participate in the team's call schedule, with call coverage rotating approximately once every six weeks.

Why Join Us? This position offers an opportunity for an APP to build or continue a career in Breast Surgery while practicing across both outpatient and inpatient environments. With new graduates considered, the opportunity may be particularly attractive to an NP or PA seeking specialty-focused surgical experience and the ability to develop professionally within a collaborative clinical environment.

Education/

Experience

Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

Current applicable state Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license Board certified in NP specialty

Essential functions

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.

Skills/

Qualifications

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure
  • Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
  • Exemplary organizational skills
  • Willingness to perform other related duties other than those described herein

Work environment

  • Efficient team based care
  • Professionalism and customer service skills essential
  • Potential irregular hours and/or call

Physical

Requirements

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Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training 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 Benefits and more 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 Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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