AP Provider – Radiation Oncology (Flexible Hours)

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health's outpatient clinic network is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Duke Cancer Center and Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC, to provide direct patient care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team for the inpatient consult service and outpatient clinic. Primary hours are flexible (four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts).

Experience in Radiation Oncology or Oncology is preferred; NP with a Master’s in Nursing or PA with a Bachelor's (Master's preferred) are

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with designated physicians to evaluate and diagnose oncologic and medical problems and prescribe necessary treatment and services for 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 plans.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers regarding the diagnosis, treatment plan, and the risks, benefits, side effects, and logistics of radiation treatment.
• Assess for and manage acute and late radiation-related effects.
• Chart patient progress maintaining detailed and accurate health records.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate coordination of care.
• Participate in education of new staff, students, and residents.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

Bachelor's degree (Physician Assistant)

Job description

Duke Health's outpatient clinic network is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Duke Cancer Center and Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC, to provide direct patient care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team for the inpatient consult service and outpatient clinic. Primary hours are flexible (four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts).

Experience in Radiation Oncology or Oncology is preferred; NP with a Master’s in Nursing or PA with a Bachelor's (Master's preferred) are