Job Description

Vidant Health

About James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital

The James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center offers 197 beds and bassinets and an array of specialized services unequaled in eastern North Carolina. Our patient-and-family-centered care philosophy is more than a mantra; it's the guiding force of our efforts and has been for nearly 30 years. It is expressed in tangible ways throughout our recent 78,000-square-foot expansion.

Position Summary

1.  Utilizes advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills to devise and implement patient management activities.
2.  Fosters educational development of patients and families .
3.  Provides health care consulting.
4.  Demonstrates support of research.
5.  Provides leadership in areas of clinical expertise.
6.  Maintains and advances knowledge and skills in areas of specialization.
7.  Participates in Quality Assessment and Improvement activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Board of Nursing approved Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant program.
• NC RN licensure & NC Nurse Practitioner or as a Physician Assistant; National Board Certification as an NP/PA required.
• More than 2 years experience in a health care setting.
• May substitute NP/PA with no previous experience as NP/PA if they have clinical experience in an acute care setting with direct patient care for a minimal of 2 years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

General Statement

It is the goal of Vidant Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.   Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.