Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Wake County Hematology

Duke University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University seeks an Advanced Practice Provider for the Hematology Hospital‑Based Clinic and Inpatient Service in Raleigh, NC. You will collaborate with attending physicians, collect data, perform procedures, and coordinate a new inpatient Telehealth service for hematology consultation.

The role supports day-shift work Monday through Friday in a Division focused on diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders, primarily non‑malignant. Telehealth and in‑person collaboration are central to care.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioners: completion of an accredited NP program with a Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Physician Assistants: completion of an accredited PA program; Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage and clinical assessment with attending physicians; perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; order and schedule laboratory studies and consultations; provide direct patient care.
• Analyze clinical practice patterns to improve care effectiveness.
• Communicate patient information to supervising physicians, nurses, and other providers.
• Document data and patient status in the electronic medical record.

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

Bachelor’s degree (Physician Assistant)

National certification as a NP or PA

Job description

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 offer 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 the top of scope 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

3400 Wake Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27609

Job Summary

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider in our Hematology Hospital‑Based Clinic and Inpatient Service located in Raleigh, North Carolina (3400 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609) to work in collaboration with attending physicians (both in person and via Telehealth), collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies, and provide direct patient care services while helping coordinate a new inpatient in‑person and telehealth service for hematology consultation.

Primary hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, day shift. The Division of Hematology provides diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment for patients with a wide variety of blood disorders which are primarily non‑malignant in nature.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• In collaboration with attending physicians, the NP/PA performs triage, physical exam, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies, diagnostic procedures and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, coordinates the care of patients, and provides direct patient care services.
• Analyze clinical practice patterns to provide the best medical care and increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Communicate verbally and in writing all pertinent patient information to the supervising attending, consulting physician, nurse 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, patient’s condition and response to therapies/interventions, as well as communications with physician colleagues.
• Provide inpatient consultation and follow‑up when either rounding APP is unavailable or requires additional help and be able to present the patient to the covering attending, either in person or via Telehealth.
• Assist in setting up the inpatient Telehealth technological aids when the interaction is done remotely.

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

Nurse Practitioners: 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

BLS required.

License

Nurse Practitioners: Must have current or compact RN licensure & NP approval to practice in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. National certification as a NP required.
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. BLS required.
DEA licensure with full prescriptive authority required.

Experience

1+ years of APP experience preferred.

Job Hours

Monday Through Friday, day shift. No weekends and no holidays.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Clinical Culture Statement

Duke is an 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, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military 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.

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