Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice Provider

Novant Health Medical Group is looking for a conscientious, compassionate, and skilled Advanced Practice Provider for our Salem Surgical. The ideal candidate is patient-centric, flexible, adaptable, dependable, and respectful of all team members. This role is suited for someone who enjoys a care team approach, educating patients, and is committed to the health and wellness of not only our patients but the communities from which they come. Our team supports each other and welcomes personal and professional growth.

Our expert surgeons, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants work collaboratively to provide remarkable care to our operative and non-operative patients. The selected APP will be responsible for performing a variety of functions under the supervision of our physicians for weight loss management. Prior experience with weight loss management is preferred.

Job Description

• Deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
• Be part of an environment that fosters teamwork, team member engagement, and community involvement.
• Commit to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• Foster a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm."
• Work a weekly schedule Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM with on-call rotation.

Requirements

• Education: Master's Degree required. Either a graduate of an NCCPA accredited physician assistant program, or NP or post-Master's NP program required.
• Experience: One year of experience in weight loss management preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current PA or NP license in appropriate state required. NCCPA or registry with state nursing board, ACLS, DEA registry required. RNFA required for NP candidates.
• Additional Skills Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing; thorough knowledge of diagnosis and pharmacology; thorough skill in physical assessment and management of chronic illness; communication skills, both verbal and written; general computer knowledge is preferred; ability to work independently, yet in collaboration when necessary; ability to use problem-solving, decision-making, creative, and communication skills; dedicated to patient rehabilitation and self-care.

Benefits

• Novant Health Medical Group employed
• Medical and retirement benefits
• CME allowance
• System-wide EHR-Epic
• Malpractice coverage
• Work-life balance

Community Overview

Forsyth County offers great living opportunities for those residing in Winston-Salem, Kernersville, and Clemmons. Winston-Salem has two minor league baseball teams (The Winston-Salem Dash and The Greensboro Grasshoppers) and a team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, a partner of Major League Baseball, The High Point Rockers. The area features college football (Wake Forest), several local wineries, and a large art community (theater, ballet). We are two hours north of Charlotte, two hours east of the North Carolina Mountains, Asheville is less than two hours to the southwest, and Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill are about two hours to the east where you can catch some good basketball and larger concerts. We are within four hours of the North Carolina beaches and less than three hours to Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia, a popular summer destination. An international airport is available in Greensboro and Charlotte.

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families, and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Join us, and let's transform healthcare together.