Nurse Practitioner, Rheumatology

Company: WakeMed
Location: Cary
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a nationally recognized, private, not-for-profit health care organization founded and based in Raleigh, N.C. The largest health system in Wake County, WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to all. The 919-bed system is accredited by The Joint Commission and designated Magnet by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. WakeMed is a leader in cardiac and vascular care, women s and children s services, emergency medicine and trauma care, physical rehabilitation, orthopaedics and neurosciences. Specialty facilities include the WakeMed Heart Center, Children s Hospital, Rehabilitation Hospital, Adult and Children s Emergency Departments and a Level 1 Trauma Center. WakeMed s team of more than 9,200 employees, 250 employed physicians, 1,500 volunteers, 1,200 affiliated physicians use the most advanced technologies along with the best minds and the biggest hearts to ensure the finest quality in health care and community health. For more information, visit Position Information:
The Nurse Practitioner will function under the supervision and direction of a physician in the Rheumatology Program and the Director for the APP staff and will provide care for general inpatients. In addition, works with the Medical Director and other physicians within the group to provide continuous and comprehensive management of a broad range of personal health services for the patient population at WakeMed, including the medical care, primary teaching and coordination of follow up services of the hospitalized patients. The Nurse Practitioner will deliver competent medical care to the population. The position may also function as an educator and preceptor for students from health care programs. The nurse practitioner should understand the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of WakeMed Physicians. #LI-post Experience Requirements:
2 Years Nursing - Related Area Preferred Education Required:
Master's Degree Nursing Required Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Certified Nurse Practitioner And Registered Nurse And Basic Life Support And Neonatal Resuscitation Program And Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required Hours of Work:
M-F 8am - 5pm Weekend Requirements:
No Weekends Call Requirements:
per service line policy Associated topics: aprn, assessments, bilingual, board, family nurse practioner, gyn, nurse specialist, ob, practice, spanish

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