Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) – Vascular Access & Ultrasound

Job description

Position Summary
The NP/PA will perform ultrasound-guided vascular access procedures while providing comprehensive patient care in collaboration with our board-certified interventional cardiologists and interventional radiologists.
This role is ideal for providers who enjoy procedural medicine and working in a fast-paced outpatient environment utilizing advanced ultrasound-guided techniques.
Responsibilities
• Perform ultrasound-guided PICC line placement.
• Perform ultrasound-guided internal jugular, femoral, and other central venous catheter placements.
• Evaluate patients for vascular access needs.
• Perform pre-procedure assessments and obtain informed consent.
• Utilize sterile technique and ultrasound guidance for all vascular access procedures.
• Monitor patients during and after procedures.
• Recognize and manage procedural complications.
• Document procedures accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and referring providers.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assist with additional office-based vascular and procedural services as needed.
Qualifications
Required
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current North Carolina NP or PA license (or eligible for licensure).
• Current DEA registration (or eligibility).
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience performing ultrasound-guided PICC line and/or central venous catheter placement independently.
• Strong ultrasound skills.
• Excellent procedural and patient communication skills.
Preferred
• Experience in Interventional Radiology, Vascular Surgery, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, or Vascular Access Teams.
• Experience with midline catheter placement.
• Experience placing dialysis catheters.
• Experience with arterial line placement.
• Familiarity with fluoroscopy-guided procedures is a plus.
Schedule
• Monday–Friday
• Daytime outpatient procedural schedule
• Rotating weekend on-call coverage approximately one weekend per month
• Occasional travel between Champion Health System locations may be required
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Productivity and performance bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• CME allowance and paid CME time
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Professional licensure reimbursement
• Collaborative physician support
• Opportunities for procedural training and career advancement

• Raleigh, Dunn, Oxford, and Henderson, NC