Advanced Practice Provider

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve.

We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve.

We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources.

We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary

The Division of Genetics and Metabolism in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina is seeking a full time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to participate in clinical research studies for rare genetic disorders and to provide patient care for metabolic and genetic patients. The APP will work with Drs. Muenzer and Jalazo on clinical trials developing new therapies for patients with mucopolysaccharidoses and Angelman syndrome as well as other metabolic/genetic disorders.

Responsibilities will include participation in clinical trials, performing health care assessments, physical examinations, procedures such as lumbar puncture and accessing intrathecal drug delivery devices, study startup, regulatory activities and the management and treatment of metabolic/genetic patients. The APP will also provide oversight for administration of both investigational and FDA-approved enzyme replacement therapy infusions for patients with lysosomal storage and/or other metabolic disorders.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.

• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant) in the state of North Carolina. The candidate must continuously maintain licensure by the appropriate NC Board.

• Must be licensed to provide clinical care for pediatric patients.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Preferred qualifications include outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and flexibility.

• Candidate must be able to evaluate patients with metabolic and genetic disorders and have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and the healthcare team.

• Preference given to candidates licensed to provide care to both pediatric and adult patients.

• At least one year of clinical trial experience, preferably for infusion therapies for pediatric patients.

• At least one year of experience providing or overseeing administration of infusion therapies for pediatric patients.

• Experience in the management and care of patients with mucopolysaccharidoses, Angelman syndrome, and/or other pediatric neurodegenerative/neurodevelopmental disorders.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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