Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Duke Heart Failure Clinic

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as an Advanced Practice Provider in the Duke Cardiology Clinic. This position offers the chance to work with a dedicated team focused on heart failure and general cardiology, providing essential patient care in a collaborative environment. Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits while making a significant impact on patient lives. With flexible hours and numerous opportunities for professional growth, this role is perfect for those passionate about advancing their careers in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Plans

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient histories and physical examinations.
• Order and schedule diagnostic procedures.
• Create patient care plans and collaborate with the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Care

Cardiology Knowledge

Diagnostic Procedures

Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant Program

Job description

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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Duke Heart Failure Clinic

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 257161

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: May 6, 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

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. Patient population will include those with heart failure, and general cardiology conditions.

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

The position is full-time (40 hours per week). Primary hours will be Monday through Friday with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients and the division

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record data 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
• Review laboratory data and diagnostic testing, communicate and interpret results to patients
• Perform medical decision making- create a plan of care for the patient
• Collaborate with Heart Center Communications to triage urgent calls
• Collaborate with other NP/PAs to ensure clinic and telephone coverage

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

• ACLS prior to or within 3 months of employment.
• 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.
• 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 Cardiology APP experience strongly preferred
• Strongly prefer experience treating heart failure

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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