Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Duke GI North Durham Clinic

Duke University Hospital; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as an Advanced Practice Provider in a dynamic Gastroenterology clinic. This role offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional care to patients with gastrointestinal conditions, collaborating closely with a team of professionals. Enjoy a supportive environment that encourages ongoing learning and career advancement. With flexible hours and a commitment to your professional development, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in patient care while being part of a respected institution dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Plans

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Work Hours

Career Advancement Opportunities

Annual CME Funding

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• National certification required for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and develop treatment plans for patients.
• Prescribe medications and coordinate care with other medical professionals.
• Document patient encounters in the Epic system.

Skills

Patient Care

Gastroenterology Knowledge

Physical Examination Skills

Treatment Plan Development

Medication Prescription

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree (Physician Assistants)

Master's Degree (Physician Assistants)

Tools

Epic (Maestro) System

Job description

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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Duke GI North Durham Clinic

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 255941

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27704

Date: Apr 16, 2025

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

Job Summary

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider in our Duke Gastroenterology North Durham Clinic located in Durham, NC to provide medical care to adult patients with gastrointestinal conditions in a general GI inpatient and outpatient clinic. Primary hours will be Monday through Friday, day shift, with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients.

Duties may include but are not limited to those listed below and may include other outpatient procedures or services as deemed appropriate by the supervising physician. It is anticipated that the APP will see patients at Duke Gastroenterology North Durham and may also see patients at other Durham locations depending on Division needs and clinic availability. Coverage of inpatient GI consult service will occur one week every 4-6 weeks or more often as needed.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Record the history of present illness, past medical, family and social history, perform physical examinations in inpatient and outpatient setting
• Establish and development treatment plan; care will be provided in conjunction with MD’s as needed
• Prescribe appropriate medications to a specialty pharmacy that will handle prior authorization and other necessary paperwork; order refills as needed
• Patient and family teaching
• Order appropriate labs, tests and procedures and follow up with patient as needed
• Perform hemorrhoid banding
• Coordinate care and refer to other medical professionals as needed
• Document clinic, telephone, and other patient encounters in the Epic (Maestro) system
• Review lab results in Maestro, communicate and interpret results
• Collaborate with HUB Triage Nurses regarding patient triage and return patients calls within 24-48 hours; provide feedback regarding scheduling of urgent patient appointments
• Review outside records including clinic notes, hospital records, outside radiographs, lab, and other test results
• Collaborate with nursing staff to complete patient paperwork including medication pre-certifications for insurance companies, durable medical equipment requests, disability paperwork, and handicapped permit applications
• Attendance at GI Grand Rounds is expected. Participation in other divisional educational events is also encouraged

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

• 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 gastroenterology APP experience preferred.

Job Hours

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

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Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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