Explore an exciting opportunity with  AHWFB Pediatric Department  as we eagerly welcome a skilled Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic inpatient team in Winston-Salem, NC. 

What We Have to Offer:

• CME Reimbursement:  Receive up to $2,500 and 5 additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.
• Work/Life Balance:  Enjoy flexible working hours - 3, 12-hour shifts a week.
• Generous PTO:  Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Relocation Assistance :  Enjoy $7,500 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
• Career Growth & Stability:  Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.
• A Rich Quality of Life:  Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries. 

Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment: 

The newborn nursery at Brenner Children's Hospital, part of the Dale and Karen Sisel Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), is one of the largest and most comprehensive in North Carolina. The nursery features state-of-the-art, single-bed units designed to provide individualized care and minimize infection risks. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment where teamwork is valued, and every member plays a vital role in our success. We boast a team-oriented culture that encourages open communication and partnership to provide exceptional patient care within our facilities.

What You’ll Do: 

As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA/PNP will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include:

1. Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
2. Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
3. 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.
4. Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
5. Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners
6. Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment. 
7. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

Physician Assistant (PA) Requirements: 

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA
• Minimum of one year of provider experience in newborn medicine
• BLS and NRP are required

Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) Requirements:

• Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program, Master’s degree or higher required
• Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse  and  Nurse Practitioner license
• Board certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care (PNP-AC) by AANP or ANCC
• Minimum of one year of provider experience in newborn medicine
• BLS and NRP are required

Brenner Children's Hospital is a 182-bed pediatric facility serving infants, children, and adolescents  across North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and beyond. The hospital includes a 79-bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a 12-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and a 16-bed Behavioral Health unit. As the region's pediatric referral center, Brenner Children's offers more than 30 pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties, a dedicated pediatric emergency department with a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services designed to meet the unique needs of children and their families.