Duke Health
Nocturnist Hospitalist Physician - Medical Oncology Service
Duke Health, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
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Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application. 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. Nocturnist Hospitalist Physician - Medical Oncology Service Job Location Duke University Hospital and Duke Cancer Institute, Medical Oncology / Solid Tumor Service Job Summary Nocturnist Hospitalist Physicians working for Oncology Service are clinicians and/or clinician educators who provide clinical care for adult oncology patients admitted at Duke University Hospital during the overnight shift of 7pm - 7am. Job Duties and Responsibilities Oncology Nocturnist Hospitalist physicians will provide oversight of inpatients during the overnight shift, including admissions and transfers. At times, the Oncology Nocturnist Hospitalist may need to engage in direct patient care activities. Patient care activities will include, but are not be limited to: Assessment, evaluation, pain and symptom management, care planning and modification, medications/therapeutic recommendations, and medical decision making. Direct contact and consultation with patient family members, friends, advocates, and others to ensure effective communication of patient status and care plans, and to encourage/support an open visitor- friendly environment within the medical/hospital environment. Extensive and on-going communications with primary oncology teams who routinely manage the cancer care of patients in the outpatient setting. Day-to-day patient contact/rounding/care management that actively encourages and includes professional input from all members of the interdisciplinary team. Accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation to assure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirements. Work to create a positive work culture within cross-departmental teams and align this work with other Oncology initiatives. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Job Eligibility Requirements Education Graduate of an accredited MD or DO medical school Completion of Internal Medicine Residency Program Hematology/Oncology Fellowship preferred, but not required Certification Board Certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) required Board Certified in Hematology and/or Oncology is preferred, but not required. License Unrestricted medical license issued by the NCMB DEA License - federal and state prescriptive authority Experience Hospitalist and/or Hematology/Oncology experience preferred but welcome new grad applicants Job Hours 10 shifts per month, 7 pm - 7 am 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-9d2465b0-6a2c-4f64-be54-2eb59ae8c1cb
Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application. 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. Nocturnist Hospitalist Physician - Medical Oncology Service Job Location Duke University Hospital and Duke Cancer Institute, Medical Oncology / Solid Tumor Service Job Summary Nocturnist Hospitalist Physicians working for Oncology Service are clinicians and/or clinician educators who provide clinical care for adult oncology patients admitted at Duke University Hospital during the overnight shift of 7pm - 7am. Job Duties and Responsibilities Oncology Nocturnist Hospitalist physicians will provide oversight of inpatients during the overnight shift, including admissions and transfers. At times, the Oncology Nocturnist Hospitalist may need to engage in direct patient care activities. Patient care activities will include, but are not be limited to: Assessment, evaluation, pain and symptom management, care planning and modification, medications/therapeutic recommendations, and medical decision making. Direct contact and consultation with patient family members, friends, advocates, and others to ensure effective communication of patient status and care plans, and to encourage/support an open visitor- friendly environment within the medical/hospital environment. Extensive and on-going communications with primary oncology teams who routinely manage the cancer care of patients in the outpatient setting. Day-to-day patient contact/rounding/care management that actively encourages and includes professional input from all members of the interdisciplinary team. Accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation to assure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirements. Work to create a positive work culture within cross-departmental teams and align this work with other Oncology initiatives. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Job Eligibility Requirements Education Graduate of an accredited MD or DO medical school Completion of Internal Medicine Residency Program Hematology/Oncology Fellowship preferred, but not required Certification Board Certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) required Board Certified in Hematology and/or Oncology is preferred, but not required. License Unrestricted medical license issued by the NCMB DEA License - federal and state prescriptive authority Experience Hospitalist and/or Hematology/Oncology experience preferred but welcome new grad applicants Job Hours 10 shifts per month, 7 pm - 7 am 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-9d2465b0-6a2c-4f64-be54-2eb59ae8c1cb