Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Duke Cancer Network - Smithfield, NC

Duke; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke is seeking a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant for the Duke Cancer Network in Smithfield, NC. The role involves providing hematology/oncology care, engaging in quality improvement programs, and participating in educational initiatives. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Nursing or be from an accredited PA program, with a minimum of 1 year of experience preferred. The job offers flexible hours and rotational on-call responsibilities. Join a dedicated team at Duke committed to patient care and community health.

Qualifications

• Accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Master's degree in Nursing.
• Accredited Physician Assistant program; Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.
• Current RN licensure & NP approval to practice in North Carolina required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical practice under physician supervision.
• Maintain prescriptive authority per licensure.
• Develop and engage in Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Participate in educational program design and implementation.
• Incorporate research findings into standards of care.
• Assist with orientation of new providers and special projects.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Patient care management

Quality improvement initiatives

Educational program assessment

Research participation

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or accredited Physician Assistant program

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Duke Cancer Network – Smithfield, NC

Primary Location: Johnston Hematology Oncology, 514 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC

Secondary Location: Johnston Hematology Oncology, 2076 Veterans Parkway, Clayton, NC

Job Summary

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for the Duke Cancer Network to practice at the Johnston Hematology Oncology Clinic in Smithfield, NC. The APP will provide hematology/oncology care to community patients, participate in clinical trials, offer education, and collaborate to improve the program. Primary hours are Monday through Friday day shift with flexible hours to meet patient needs and rotational on‑call responsibilities as assigned. The APP will work with attending providers to manage inpatient consults in a timely manner.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical practice and clinical program services under the supervision of a physician, including managing a caseload of patients, collaborating to set priorities, establishing outcomes, and evaluating effectiveness and efficiency of patient care.
• Maintain prescriptive authority in alignment with Duke and regulatory standards at all times based upon licensing.
• Develop, implement, and engage in Quality Improvement Program initiatives, collaborating with DCN and local teams to identify areas of improvement.
• Participate in the design and execution of educational programs, assessing educational needs of DCN affiliate organizations; implementing and evaluating programs; serving as a mentor for healthcare learners; and developing patient/family educational interventions.
• Promote, participate, and engage in research in full compliance with regulatory requirements and incorporate research findings into standards of care.
• Enhance the professional image of PAs and NPs by participating in leadership activities at Duke, DCN and affiliated sites and remaining current with trends and changes in practice through organizational meetings, education, research and other activities.
• Assist with orientation of new providers, patient scheduling and coverage, presentations, and special projects as assigned.

Eligibility Requirements

Education

• Need an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Need an accredited Physician Assistant program; a Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

License

• Nurse Practitioners: current or compact RN licensure & NP approval to practice in North Carolina; BLS required; national NP certification required.
• Physician Assistants: licensed in North Carolina; certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; BLS required.
• Both: DEA license with prescriptive authority required.

Experience

• 1+ years of APP experience preferred.

Job Hours

Monday-Friday, day shift with flexibility to meet clinic needs, a minimum of 8 four‑hour clinic sessions per week. Rotational on‑call responsibilities as assigned.

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