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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology

Location:
Durham, NC
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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. 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 and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. Medical Oncology Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Job Location Duke University Hospital, 9300 Unit is primary practice location Job Summary The Medical Oncology APP provides direct patient care on the inpatient medical oncology unit. This APP collaborates with the attending physician, consultants and nursing staff to provide continuity of care. The age-specific scope of practice is between 18 and older. Job Duties and Responsibilities Utilize assessment, diagnostic and clinical skills and knowledge in order to provide clinical care to patients during their admission. Perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (within the scope of practice of the supervising physician). Conduct and obtain patient histories, perform physicals examination, monitor patient progress, order appropriate medications, laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Prescriptive practice with the exception of chemotherapy and IMID therapy: per Duke policy Document the patient's course of treatment at the direction of the supervising physician: History/ Physical/Admissions Problem List and Plan of Care Daily Progress Note Procedure Note Interval Notes Discharge Summary Accept scheduled and unscheduled inpatients Evaluate potential admission in the ER to facilitate patient care. Facilitate daily rounds ion the unit. Collaborate with other program and non-program services, physicians and nursing staffs in order to provide a longitudinal continuity of care between the inpatient and outpatient setting, and through follow-up Participate in meeting the educational requirements of students, medical residents, fellows and other members of the health care team Collaborate with members of the health care team in helping to assure compliance with research related protocols. Collaborate with the nurse manager in the identification of problems and their resolution in order to assure the providing of safe, but cost effective patient care Actively participate in program related committees and/or projects Provide a summary report on the status of inpatients to the attending and medical resident/fellow on call prior to leaving each evening Assure proper charges have been posted and appropriate documentation provided Work with team on quality for the unit. Job Eligibility Requirements Education NP: Graduate of MSN or DNP accredited Nurse Practitioner Program for adult carePA: Graduate of ARC accredited Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree Physician Assistant Program Certification NP: Any NP certification that treats adults (FNP, ANP, AGNP, AGACNP, etc.)PA: PA-C Licensure NP: Unrestricted RN licensure issued by or recognized by the NCBON with authorization to practice as a NPPA: Unrestricted medical license issued by NCMB with authorization to practice as PABoth: Federal and State DEA independent license with prescriptive authority Experience APP experience is preferred, ideally Oncology related, but recent or new grads graduating by August 2024 are welcome to apply. Job Hours Day shift 7A-7P includes three twelve hour shifts per week. Duties also include one week in 4 doing a 4th shift and working every 3-4 weekends. No call responsibilities.Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran 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 essentialjob 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.PDN-9bdf6409-dc7a-47e8-86bc-a7cd5ce3b654
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