Duke Health
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hematology and Cellular Therapy
Duke Health, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
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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 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.
Job LocationDuke University Hospital, inpatient Hematologic Malignancy and Cellular Therapy (HMCT) Service
Job SummaryThe HMCT Advanced Practice Provider provides direct patient care on the inpatient HMCT unit and works in collaboration with attending physicians and other medical professionals by collecting and documenting data, obtaining/ordering diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, laboratory studies and professional consultations. The age-specific scope of practice is between 18 and older.
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesPromote and maintain high standards of patient care throughout the continuum of cancer diagnosis.Elicit detailed and accurate patient histories and perform through physical examinations.Order appropriate diagnostic imaging and tests to determine medical and post treatment diagnoses, patient conditions, treatment toxicities.Formulate appropriate treatment plans with critical thinking skills and high-level clinical judgement including prescribing appropriate medications.Chart patient progress maintaining detailed and accurate health recordsParticipate in clinical research projects and understand the importance of documentation of toxicities and data collection.Communication among multi-disciplinary teams to support patient care.Collaborating, supporting and building strong relationships with supervising, back-up supervising physicians, APP colleagues, and team members.Participate in education of patients, family members, new staff, students and other learners.See scheduled and unscheduled patients.Attend program required meetings.Maintain up to date clinical and professional knowledge via approved CME.Protect patient confidentiality, maintain ethics and abide by North Carolina laws and Duke Health System policies.Maintain institutional requirements for compliance.
Job Eligibility RequirementsEducationNP:
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
CertificationNP:
Any NP certification that treats adults (FNP, ANP, AGNP, AGACNP, etc.)PA:
PA-C
LicensureNP:
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 PA
Both:
Federal and State DEA independent license with prescriptive authority
ExperienceAPP experience is preferred, ideally Oncology related, but recent or new APP grads graduating by December 2024 are welcome to apply.
Additional preferred skills and qualifications:Ability to work in a team-oriented inpatient unitWillingness to be flexible and available to support the team.Analytical thinking skills with curiosity and ability to investigate and diagnose.Competence with technologyExcellent communication skills and customer service skillsExperience working independently and as a part of a teamThe desire and willingness to continue to learn
Job HoursMonday through Sunday including weekends and holidays, 12- hour day shift, 7A-7P. 13 shifts per 28 days.
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.
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.
Job LocationDuke University Hospital, inpatient Hematologic Malignancy and Cellular Therapy (HMCT) Service
Job SummaryThe HMCT Advanced Practice Provider provides direct patient care on the inpatient HMCT unit and works in collaboration with attending physicians and other medical professionals by collecting and documenting data, obtaining/ordering diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, laboratory studies and professional consultations. The age-specific scope of practice is between 18 and older.
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesPromote and maintain high standards of patient care throughout the continuum of cancer diagnosis.Elicit detailed and accurate patient histories and perform through physical examinations.Order appropriate diagnostic imaging and tests to determine medical and post treatment diagnoses, patient conditions, treatment toxicities.Formulate appropriate treatment plans with critical thinking skills and high-level clinical judgement including prescribing appropriate medications.Chart patient progress maintaining detailed and accurate health recordsParticipate in clinical research projects and understand the importance of documentation of toxicities and data collection.Communication among multi-disciplinary teams to support patient care.Collaborating, supporting and building strong relationships with supervising, back-up supervising physicians, APP colleagues, and team members.Participate in education of patients, family members, new staff, students and other learners.See scheduled and unscheduled patients.Attend program required meetings.Maintain up to date clinical and professional knowledge via approved CME.Protect patient confidentiality, maintain ethics and abide by North Carolina laws and Duke Health System policies.Maintain institutional requirements for compliance.
Job Eligibility RequirementsEducationNP:
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
CertificationNP:
Any NP certification that treats adults (FNP, ANP, AGNP, AGACNP, etc.)PA:
PA-C
LicensureNP:
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 PA
Both:
Federal and State DEA independent license with prescriptive authority
ExperienceAPP experience is preferred, ideally Oncology related, but recent or new APP grads graduating by December 2024 are welcome to apply.
Additional preferred skills and qualifications:Ability to work in a team-oriented inpatient unitWillingness to be flexible and available to support the team.Analytical thinking skills with curiosity and ability to investigate and diagnose.Competence with technologyExcellent communication skills and customer service skillsExperience working independently and as a part of a teamThe desire and willingness to continue to learn
Job HoursMonday through Sunday including weekends and holidays, 12- hour day shift, 7A-7P. 13 shifts per 28 days.
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.