Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Duke Raleigh Radiation Oncology Inpatie

As a part of Duke Health's outpatient clinic network, you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, convenient work hours, and many opportunities for career advancement. Become a part of a team that values and invests in you.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 three hospitals or over 140 primary care and specialty care clinics throughout North Carolina.Job LocationDuke Raleigh Hospital - 3400 Wake Forest Road - Raleigh, NCWe are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join our Duke Department of Radiation Oncology team at Duke Raleigh Hospital located in Raleigh, NC to provide direct patient care services in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support our inpatient consult service. The ideal candidate will have oncology and/or radiation oncology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.Job Duties and Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with designated physicians to evaluate and diagnose oncologic and medical problems and prescribe necessary treatment and services for inpatient radiation oncology patients Elicit detailed and accurate patient histories, conduct physical exams, order appropriate diagnostic imaging and tests to evaluate patient condition, and formulate appropriate treatment plansProvide education to patients and caregivers regarding the diagnosis, treatment plan, and the risks, benefits, side effects, and logistics of radiation treatmentManage disease specific symptoms as well as acute and late onset radiation related effectsChart patient progress maintaining detailed and accurate health recordsCommunicate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate coordination of care Participate in education of new staff, students Maintain up to date clinical and professional knowledge via approved CMEProtect patient confidentiality, maintain ethics, and abide by North Carolina laws and Duke Health System policiesAttend program required meetingsMaintain institutional requirements for complianceJob Hours Primary hours will be four 10-hour shifts to meet the needs of the patients.Experience Preference for oncology and/or radiation oncology work experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantJob Eligibility RequirementsEducation 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.CertificationBLS 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 prior to or within 6 months of employment.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.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 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.