Hematology APP/PA: Consult Rounds & Care Coordination

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Hematology inpatient consult service. The APP will round daily with the service, manage new and follow-up patients, and collaborate with physicians and fellows to improve communication, safety, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities include taking histories, performing examinations, ordering tests, performing bone marrow aspirates/biopsies, coordinating outpatient follow-up, and providing

Qualifications

• NP or PA program completion; NP requires Master's degree; PA requires Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• NC RN license for NP or NC PA licensure required; NP national certification; PA certification by NCCPA.

Responsibilities

• Daily rounding with Hematology Consult Service and coordination with Hematology Attending and Fellow.
• Take patient histories, perform physical examinations, and document findings; write progress notes and care plans.
• Order and schedule labs and procedures for hematologic disorders in inpatient setting; explain procedures to patients.
• Perform bone marrow aspirates and biopsies as part of diagnostic workup.
• Coordinate discharge planning and outpatient follow-up with appropriate providers.
• Share pager coverage for medication approvals and lab result follow-ups.

Skills

Patient care

History taking

Physical examination

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Education

Nurse Practitioner program (Master's)

Physician Assistant program (Bachelor's, Master's preferred)

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Hematology inpatient consult service. The APP will round daily with the service, manage new and follow-up patients, and collaborate with physicians and fellows to improve communication, safety, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities include taking histories, performing examinations, ordering tests, performing bone marrow aspirates/biopsies, coordinating outpatient follow-up, and providing