Duke University

Private research university in Durham, NC

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Duke Raleigh Thoracic Surgery Clinic

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRaleigh, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Nurse Practitioners must complete an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and hold a Master's degree in Nursing.
Physician Assistants must complete an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold a Bachelor's degree; a Master's degree is strongly preferred.
Nurse Practitioner applicants must hold RNFA certification.
ACLS certification is required within three months of hire.
BLS certification is required.
Nurse Practitioners must hold current or compact registered nurse licensure in North Carolina and national Nurse Practitioner certification.
Physician Assistants must be licensed in North Carolina and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Responsibilities

Perform triage and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing treatment and services; record normal and abnormal data for physician review.
Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record data in patient records; write progress notes and prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings; obtain psychosocial histories relevant to patient care and develop therapeutic relationships with patients.
Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures, and explain their necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects to patients.
Monitor patient progress, report progress to the supervising physician, maintain progress records, and consult the supervising physician when progress does not meet anticipated or predetermined criteria.
Participate in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by the supervising physician; prepare statistical reports and analyses describing progress and adverse trends and providing recommendations or conclusions.
Review the work of lower-rated employees and train new personnel.
Teach students and residents techniques and procedures unique to the clinical setting.
Analyze clinical practice patterns to support high-quality medical care and increase effectiveness and efficiency.
Communicate pertinent patient information verbally and in writing to the supervising physician, nursing staff, patient resource manager, home health agency, and other relevant healthcare providers.
Document relevant data promptly in the electronic medical record, including diagnostic test and laboratory results, patient condition and response to therapies or interventions, and communications with physician colleagues.
Perform therapeutic procedures including surgical first assisting, wound care, and removal of chest tubes, sutures, and PleurX catheters.
Round on thoracic surgery inpatients at Duke Raleigh Hospital.

Desired Qualifications

At least one year of advanced practice provider experience is strongly preferred.
A Master's degree is strongly preferred for Physician Assistant applicants.

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke Health Integrated Practice

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

Job Location

Duke Raleigh Thoracic Surgery Clinic, 3404 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC

Duke Raleigh Hospital, 3400 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC

Job Summary

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider in our Duke Raleigh Thoracic Surgery Clinic located in Raleigh, NC to work in collaboration with attending physicians, collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations, and provide direct patient care services. Primary hours will be Monday through Friday, day shift, with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Perform triage and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physician in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care; record the normal and abnormal data for review by the physician.

Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the date in the patient's record; write progress notes; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings; obtain psychosocial history relevant to patient care, and assume responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients.

Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.

Monitor progress of patients, report progress to supervising physician, and maintain record of each patient's progress, consult with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.

Participate in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician; prepare statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Review the work of lower rated employees; train new personnel. Participate in teaching students and residents in techniques and procedures which are unique to specific clinical setting.

Analyze clinical practice patterns so as to provide the best medical care and to increase effectiveness and efficiency.

Communicate verbally and in writing all pertinent patient information to supervising MD, nursing staff, patient resource manager, home health agency, and other relevant healthcare providers.

Provide timely documentation in the electronic medical record of all relevant data including results of diagnostic tests; laboratory results; patients’ condition and response to therapies/interventions; communications with physician colleagues.

Carry out therapeutic procedures such as surgical first assisting, wound care, and removal of chest tubes, sutures, and pleurx catheters.

Perform in-patient rounding on thoracic surgery patients at Duke Raleigh Hospital.

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

Nurse Practitioners: Work requires completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with a Master's degree in Nursing.
Physician Assistants: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. A Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred.

Certification

RNFA certification required for NP applicants
ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire

BLS required.

License

Nurse Practitioners: Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. National certification as a NP required.
Physician Assistants: Must be licensed in the state of NC, and be certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Desired Experience

1+ years of APP experience strongly preferred.

Job Hours

Monday-Friday, day shift, with flexibility to meet clinic needs

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

About the Company

Duke University

Private research university in Durham, NC

Duke University is a research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education alongside interdisciplinary research and health care.

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