Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Inpatient Neurology Hospitalist

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About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Advanced Practice Highlights:

• The nation’s first Physician Assistant Program was created at Duke in 1965 and is consistently ranked No. 1 in the country.
• The Duke School of Nursing is consistently ranked as one of the top nursing schools and their MSN and DNP programs offers eight advanced practice registered nurse majors and specialty certifications, as well as post master’s certificates and certification alignment programs.
• Commitment to ongoing learning for APPs through annual CME funding and access to high-quality Duke CME offerings including APP Grand Rounds and a professional advancement program.  APPs are leaders in multiple arenas within Duke.
• Duke offers APPs opportunities to practice within team based integrative care in a tremendous variety of specialties.  APPs are expected to work to top of scope in order to contribute to Duke’s missions which include clinical practice, education, and research.
• Practice locations can include Duke Health’s four hospitals or over 140 primary care and specialty care clinics throughout North Carolina.

Job Location: Duke University Hospital

Job Summary

Join the Duke University Hospital Neurology team as an Advanced Practice Provider and gain experience across multiple inpatient neurology subspecialties. This role offers the opportunity to cross-train across Neurology Consults, General Neurology, and the Epilepsy Management Unit, developing a broad clinical skill set while working alongside experienced neurologists, APPs, residents, and fellows.

The APP provides comprehensive inpatient care, including patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning, medication management, care coordination, and patient and family education. The role also provides opportunities to participate in quality improvement, clinical research, and education while contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for an APP who enjoys the complexity of inpatient neurology, values collaboration, and is interested in developing expertise across multiple areas of neurologic care.

Specific Job Responsibilities and Standards

• Provide comprehensive inpatient neurologic care across General Neurology, Neurology Consults, and Epilepsy services.
• Obtain histories, perform physical examinations, assess changes in clinical status, and develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the neurology team.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies, prescribe medications, and perform procedures within established scope of practice and credentialing.
• Collaborate with neurologists, residents, fellows, nurses, care managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and facilitate transitions of care.
• Recognize and respond to clinical deterioration, initiating appropriate interventions and escalating care when needed.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare team members regarding neurologic conditions, treatment plans, and care needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and communicate pertinent patient information to the care team.
• Participate in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, clinical research, and initiatives that advance the delivery of neurologic care.

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

• PA: Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred.
• NP: Graduate of an accredited Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP); Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred.

License

• PA: Current unrestricted medical license issued by the NC Medical Board with authorization to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• NP: Current unrestricted RN license issued by or recognized by the NC Board of Nursing with authorization to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.

Certification

• PA: PA-C (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants).
• NP: AGACNP-BC (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Certification).

Experience

• APP experience in neurology, epilepsy, or similar acute care setting preferred, but not required.

Job Hours

• Four 10-hour shifts per week
• Occasional weekend coverage
• No on-call or overnight requirements
• Additional hours as needed to support patient care

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