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About WakeMed:
About WakeMed (Raleigh Campus):
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 comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, delivering health and wellness services that bring added value to the communities we serve. 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, Women's Pavilion and Birthplace, Rehabilitation Hospital, Adult and Children's Emergency Departments and a Level 1 Trauma Center. WakeMed's team of more than 9,400 employees, 2,000 volunteers, 1,300 affiliated physicians, and the more than 300 physicians employed by WakeMed Physician Practices 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 www.wakemed.org.

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Position Information:
The Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care for critically ill patients in collaboration with primary and/or backup supervising physicians. Performs critical care and pulmonary procedures as needed. Admits adult patients independently to the ICU, manages their care daily in collaboration with the supervising physicians, and discharges patients independently. Provides non-ICU patient consultation and follow-up on the pulmonary team. Arranges follow-up care and/or referral as necessary. May function as an educator and preceptor for students and residents from healthcare education programs. Understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of WakeMed Physician Practices.

Experience Requirements:
1 Year Clinical - Nurse Practitioner Preferred

Education Required:
Master's Degree Nursing Required

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Certified Nurse Practitioner Required

Hours of Work:
Shifts to be determined

Weekend Requirements:
As Needed

Call Requirements:
None