Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant: Duke Neuro-Vascular Clinic

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits plans

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

Duke University Health System is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to work at the Neuroscience Clinic in Durham, NC. This role involves collaborating with physicians, conducting diagnostic procedures, and providing comprehensive patient care on a flexible schedule.

You will perform essential functions including patient histories, physical exams, and participation in research. The ideal candidate must have a Master’s in Nursing for NPs or relevant qualifications for PAs, with 1+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with spinal taps, wound suturing, and therapeutic procedures.
• At least 1 year of APP experience strongly preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and provide direct patient care.
• Order and manage laboratory studies.
• Participate in clinical research activities.

Skills

Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Patient care

Research participation

Communication skills

Education

Master’s in Nursing or equivalent

Bachelor’s required for PAs, Master’s preferred

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.

Job Location

Neuroscience Clinic 1L, Durham, NC

Job Summary

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to collaborate with attending physicians, collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations, and provide direct patient care. The role primarily works Monday–Friday day shift with flexible hours and occasional rotational on‑call for emergent surgical cases.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating medical and surgical problems; record all data for physician review.
• Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, document findings, write progress notes, and prepare patient workups and summaries.
• Order and schedule laboratory and diagnostic studies, explaining necessity and procedure details to patients.
• Carry out therapeutic procedures such as spinal taps, wound suturing and dressing changes; monitor patient progress and report to supervising physician.
• Participate in basic science and clinical research, prepare statistical reports, provide recommendations, and train new personnel.
• Cover APPs in neurovascular specialty and attend multispecialty care meetings.

Job Eligibility Requirements

• Education:
  • NPs: Accredited Nurse Practitioner program with Master’s in Nursing.
  • PAs: Accredited Physician Assistant program; Bachelor’s required, Master’s preferred.
• Certification: BLS required.
• License:
  • NPs: Current or compact RN license in NC; national NP certification within 6 months of hire.
  • PAs: Licensed in NC and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Experience: 1+ years of APP experience strongly preferred.

Job Hours

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Duke is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Essential Physical Job Functions

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