Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Duke Heart Failure Clinic

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team at a prestigious institution, providing essential care in cardiology. As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver high-quality patient care, focusing on heart failure and other cardiology conditions. This full-time position offers flexible hours and numerous opportunities for professional growth. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in patients' lives while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the future of patient care in a dynamic and innovative setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Plans

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Work Hours

Ongoing Learning and CME Funding

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient histories and physical exams, document findings.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, develop care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Diagnostic Procedures

Collaboration with Physicians

Heart Failure Management

Education

Master's in Nursing

Bachelor's in Physician Assistant Program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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, offering MSN and DNP programs with 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 within Duke.
• Duke offers APPs opportunities to practice within team-based integrative care across various specialties. APPs are expected to work to the top of their scope to contribute to Duke’s missions: clinical practice, education, and research.
• Practice locations include Duke Health’s three hospitals and over 140 primary and specialty care clinics throughout North Carolina.

Job Location

Duke Health Cardiology - 40 Medicine Circle Clinic 2F/2G Durham, NC 27710

Job Summary

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for our Duke Cardiology Clinic in Durham, NC, to provide direct patient care services in collaboration with our heart failure cardiology team. The patient population will include those with heart failure and other cardiology conditions.

The APP will work collaboratively with physicians and other advanced practice providers, collecting and documenting data, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ordering and scheduling laboratory studies and consultations, and providing direct patient care.

The position is full-time (40 hours/week), with primary hours Monday through Friday, flexible to meet patient and division needs.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Take patient histories, conduct physical exams, document data, write progress notes, and develop patient workups and summaries, noting relevant findings. Establish therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Order and schedule laboratory and diagnostic procedures; explain procedures to patients.
• Review and interpret laboratory and diagnostic results, communicating findings to patients.
• Make medical decisions and create care plans.
• Collaborate with Heart Center Communications to triage urgent calls.
• Coordinate with other NP/PAs for clinic and phone coverage.

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; Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.

Certification

• ACLS certification prior to or within 3 months of employment.
• BLS certification required.

License

• Nurse Practitioners: Current or compact RN license in North Carolina, national NP certification, and BLS certification.
• Physician Assistants: Licensed in NC and certified by the NCCPA.

Experience

• At least 1 year of Cardiology APP experience preferred, especially in heart failure.

Job Hours

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

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We value a community built on collaboration, innovation, and respect for all perspectives and backgrounds.

Essential physical job functions may be required; accommodations available upon request.