Nurse Practitioner - Duke Raleigh Thoracic Surgery

Duke University Health System; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Duke Raleigh Thoracic Surgery team. This role involves collaboration with attending physicians, performing diagnostic procedures, and providing direct patient care. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement within a respected healthcare system.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plans

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Must have current RN licensure in NC.
• ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient histories and physical examinations.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Order and schedule laboratory studies.

Skills

Patient care

Triage

Diagnostic procedures

Surgical assistance

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Bachelor's degree (for Physician Assistants)

Job description

Nurse Practitioner - Duke Raleigh Thoracic Surgery

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As a part of Duke Health's outpatient clinic network, you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, convenient work hours, and many opportunities for career advancement. Become a part of a team that values and invests in you.

Duke Advanced Practice Highlights

• The nation's first Physician Assistant Program was created at Duke in 1965 and is consistently ranked No. 1 in the country.
• The Duke School of Nursing is consistently ranked as one of the top nursing schools and their MSN and DNP programs offers eight advanced practice registered nurse majors and specialty certifications, as well as post master's certificates and certification alignment programs.
• Commitment to ongoing learning for APPs through annual CME funding and access to high-quality Duke CME offerings including APP Grand Rounds and a professional advancement program. APPs are leaders in multiple arenas within Duke.
• Duke offers APPs opportunities to practice within team based integrative care in a tremendous variety of specialties. APPs are expected to work to top of scope in order to contribute to Duke's missions which include clinical practice, education, and research.
• Practice locations can include Duke Health's three hospitals or over 140 primary care and specialty care clinics throughout North Carolina.
  
  

Job Location

Duke Raleigh Thoracic Surgery Clinic, 3404 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC

Duke Raleigh Hospital, 3400 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC

Job Summary

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider in our Duke Raleigh Thoracic Surgery Clinic located in Raleigh, NC to work in collaboration with attending physicians, collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations, and provide direct patient care services. Primary hours will be Monday through Friday, day shift, with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform triage and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physician in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care; record the normal and abnormal data for review by the physician.
• Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the date in the patient's record; write progress notes; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings; obtain psychosocial history relevant to patient care, and assume responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• Monitor progress of patients, report progress to supervising physician, and maintain record of each patient's progress, consult with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
• Participate in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician; prepare statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Review the work of lower rated employees; train new personnel. Participate in teaching students and residents in techniques and procedures which are unique to specific clinical setting.
• Analyze clinical practice patterns so as to provide the best medical care and to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Communicate verbally and in writing all pertinent patient information to supervising MD, nursing staff, patient resource manager, home health agency, and other relevant healthcare providers.
• Provide timely documentation in the electronic medical record of all relevant data including results of diagnostic tests; laboratory results; patients' condition and response to therapies/interventions; communications with physician colleagues.
• Carry out therapeutic procedures such as surgical first assisting, wound care, and removal of chest tubes, sutures, and pleurx catheters.
• Perform in-patient rounding on thoracic surgery patients at Duke Raleigh Hospital.
  
  

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

• 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.
  
  

Certification

• RNFA certification required for NP applicants
• ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire
• BLS required.
  
  

License

• Nurse Practitioners: Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. National certification as a NP required prior to or within 6 months of employment.
• Physician Assistants: Must be licensed in the state of NC, and be certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
  
  

Experience

• 1+ years of APP experience strongly preferred.
  
  

Job Hours

Monday-Friday, day shift, with flexibility to meet clinic needs

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 essential job 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.

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