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Department
Peds-Genetics and Metabolism - 412010
Posting Open Date
03/06/2024
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Type
Permanent Faculty
Working Title
Advanced Practice Provider
Appointment Type
Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID
FAC0004992
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week
40
FTE
1
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Dependent on Experience and Qualifications
Proposed Start Date
04/01/2024
Position Information
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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.
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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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