Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant: Duke Orthopedics - Adult Reconstruction

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their orthopedic team in Wake County, NC. This role involves providing direct patient care, assisting in surgeries, and collaborating with physicians to deliver top-notch orthopedic services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in orthopedic care and will be responsible for coordinating patient care, conducting assessments, and ensuring timely documentation. This position offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide total joint orthopedic and general orthopedic care.
• Coordinate patient care and document all relevant data.

Skills

Orthopedic care

Patient coordination

Documentation

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant program

Tools

EPIC MyChart

Job description

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(s)

Wake County clinics: Duke Orthopedics of Cary - Duke Health Cary Pl - Cary, NC; Duke Orthopedics of Apex - 1545 Orchard Villas Avenue - Apex,NC; Duke Raleigh Hospital - 3400 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC; Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center Arringdon - 5601 Arringdon Park Dr - Morrisville,NC

Job Summary

We are seeking anAdvanced Practice Provider (APP)for Duke Orthopedics Adult Reconstruction with clinicslocated in Wake County, NCtoprovide direct patient care services in collaboration with the attending physician requiring Total Joint Orthopedic care as well as General Orthopedics. First assist with surgeries performed at Duke Raleigh Hospital and Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center Arringdon. If Nurse Practitioner, RNFA certification required.

Primary hours will be Monday through Friday with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients needing total joint orthopedic and general orthopedic care.

• Coordinate patient care including triage, physical exams, collecting and documenting data, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ordering and scheduling laboratory studies, assisting with peri-operative workflow including scheduling, pre-ops, and post-op follow-up, diagnostic procedures and professional consultations, and prescribing appropriate interventions and medications.
• Communicate verbally and in writing all pertinent patient information to supervising physician, nursing staff, patient resource manager, home health agency, and other relevant healthcare providers.
• Provide timely documentation in the electronic medical record of all relevant data including results of diagnostic tests; laboratory results; patients’ condition and response to therapies/interventions; communications with physician colleagues.
• Respond to patient inquiries and concerns via telephone or EPIC MyChart messages and be accessible to consult with supervising physician as needed.
• Analyze clinical practice patterns to provide the best medical care and to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Refer general orthopedic patients to other services as needed to meet the needs of the patients.

Experience

• 1+ years orthopedics work experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. If a new graduate NP or PA, clinical rotations in an orthopedic setting.
• If a Nurse Practitioner, RNFA certification

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.
• 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.
• DEA licensure required.

Job Hours

Primary hours will be Monday through Friday with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients.

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