Duke Health
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Duke Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Duke Health, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
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.
Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today. 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 Location Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center - 2301 Erwin Road - Durham, NC We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for
Duke Pediatric Hematology/Oncology to care for pediatric and adolescent patients with sickle cell, hemophilia, bruising, anemia as well as follow-up of hematology oncology patientsat the Children's Hospital and Health Center in Durham, NC. The APP will augment a physician's ability to provide medical services to patients in the clinic and hospital settings. The APP will work in collaboration with physicians and advanced practice providers providing direct patient care services, performing consultations, collecting and documenting data, assisting in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and ordering and scheduling laboratory studies. Primary hours will be Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients. Job Responsibilities Care for pediatric and adolescent patients with hematologic and/or oncologic diagnoses. Responsibilities will include management of outpatient hematology patients as well as some inpatient hematology patient consults and follow-up as well as with coordination of follow-up care post discharge. Obtain patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record data 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; assume responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients and their families. Order and schedule laboratory studies and explain necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects to the patient and family. Perform procedures to include diagnostic lumbar puncture, intrathecal chemotherapy administration, and bone marrow aspirations/biopsies. Be able to administer conscious sedation. Complete prior authorizations as needed Participate in triaging of new patient referrals on a rotating basis, to include coverage when others are out. Carry out daily care and continuity for Pediatric Hematology Oncology outpatients. Monitor progress of patients, report progress to supervising physician, and maintain record of each patient's progress, consulting 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. May make work assignments for assigned nurse practitioner or PA students. 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. Utilize medical decision making to create an individualized patient plan of care. Respond to EPIC Maestro Care and telephone messages in a timely fashion. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. 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 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 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. Experience 1+ years of Pediatric or Adult Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant and/or RN work experience strongly preferred. 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. PDN-9d2455ad-8c30-4a47-9a6f-c64f44066d2c
Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today. 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 Location Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center - 2301 Erwin Road - Durham, NC We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for
Duke Pediatric Hematology/Oncology to care for pediatric and adolescent patients with sickle cell, hemophilia, bruising, anemia as well as follow-up of hematology oncology patientsat the Children's Hospital and Health Center in Durham, NC. The APP will augment a physician's ability to provide medical services to patients in the clinic and hospital settings. The APP will work in collaboration with physicians and advanced practice providers providing direct patient care services, performing consultations, collecting and documenting data, assisting in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and ordering and scheduling laboratory studies. Primary hours will be Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients. Job Responsibilities Care for pediatric and adolescent patients with hematologic and/or oncologic diagnoses. Responsibilities will include management of outpatient hematology patients as well as some inpatient hematology patient consults and follow-up as well as with coordination of follow-up care post discharge. Obtain patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record data 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; assume responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients and their families. Order and schedule laboratory studies and explain necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects to the patient and family. Perform procedures to include diagnostic lumbar puncture, intrathecal chemotherapy administration, and bone marrow aspirations/biopsies. Be able to administer conscious sedation. Complete prior authorizations as needed Participate in triaging of new patient referrals on a rotating basis, to include coverage when others are out. Carry out daily care and continuity for Pediatric Hematology Oncology outpatients. Monitor progress of patients, report progress to supervising physician, and maintain record of each patient's progress, consulting 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. May make work assignments for assigned nurse practitioner or PA students. 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. Utilize medical decision making to create an individualized patient plan of care. Respond to EPIC Maestro Care and telephone messages in a timely fashion. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. 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 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 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. Experience 1+ years of Pediatric or Adult Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant and/or RN work experience strongly preferred. 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. PDN-9d2455ad-8c30-4a47-9a6f-c64f44066d2c