What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infectious Disease Specialist Practitioner position at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist?
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our infectious diseases department in Wilkes, North Carolina. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive consultative care services, spanning both infectious diseases and addiction medicine specialties.
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a dynamic team, leveraging your expertise in patient care and contributing to the development of innovative treatment approaches. You will have the chance to participate in research projects, precept students and medical learners, and engage in professional growth and development within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Conduct thorough examinations and evaluations in medical/surgical settings, delivering comprehensive outpatient and inpatient consultative care services.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate with the medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
- Diagnostic Procedures: Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures, explaining the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects to patients.
- Procedural Skills: Perform procedures according to department or practice guidelines.
- Education and Research: Participate in basic science and clinical research projects, as well as precept students and medical learners.
Requirements
- Education: Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program, Master's degree or higher required.
- Licensure: Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license.
- Certification: Board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by AANP or ANCC.
- Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in infectious diseases preferred.
