Bariatric Surgery APP — Inpatient Care Lead

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC, seeks a Bariatric Surgery Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to deliver direct patient care on the Bariatric Surgery service under supervision. The APP performs exams, orders labs, coordinates care, and supports discharge planning, with focus on quality metrics and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Education/certification requirements include MSN/DNP for NP or ARC-PA for PA; 2+ years RN experience for NP or 1+ year PA experience in surgery;

Qualifications

• NP: Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program for adults.
• PA: Graduate of an ARC-accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's or Doctoral Degree Preferred.
• Certification: NP: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for adults (ACNP or AGACNP) or Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP or AGANP); PA: PA-C.
• Licensure: NP: Current unrestricted RN licensure with authorization to practice as an NP; PA: Current unrestricted medical license with authorization to practice as a PA; Both: DEA with prescriptive authority.
• Experience: NP: 2+ years RN experience in the care of general surgery patients; PA: 1+ year PA experience in trauma or general surgery.

Responsibilities

• Daily inpatient rounding on Bariatric Surgery teams.
• Assist with daily notes and admissions; manage orders and lab studies.
• Provide patient and family education; coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Staff new consultations for Bariatric Surgery and assist in discharges.
• Maintain and improve Quality Metrics; provide collaborative and cost-effective care.

Education

MSN or DNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program

ARC-accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC, seeks a Bariatric Surgery Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to deliver direct patient care on the Bariatric Surgery service under supervision. The APP performs exams, orders labs, coordinates care, and supports discharge planning, with focus on quality metrics and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Education/certification requirements include MSN/DNP for NP or ARC-PA for PA; 2+ years RN experience for NP or 1+ year PA experience in surgery;