Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant: Spine Independent Clinic - Wake County

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plans

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Duke University in Durham is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Department of Neurosurgery – Spine Team. The APP will provide direct patient care services and collaborate with supervising physicians to triage and evaluate new spine patients. Primary hours are Monday to Friday, with flexibility to meet patient needs.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Nursing or a Bachelor's degree as a Physician Assistant, with a preference for neurosurgery or orthopedic spine experience. Duke offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Must have BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient histories and physical examinations.
• Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor patient progress and report to supervising physician.
• Participate in research projects if interested.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration

Clinical assessments

Therapeutic procedures

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (for Nurse Practitioners)

Bachelor's degree in relevant field (for Physician Assistants)

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 and their MSN and DNP programs offer 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 the 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.
• Flexibility to float to various locations within and around Wake County, including but not limited to Morrisville, Cary, North Raleigh, Apex, and Garner, as needed to support operational demands and ensure seamless patient care.

Job Location

Duke Neurosurgery of Raleigh and locations in Wake County

Job Summary

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for our Department of Neurosurgery – Spine Team of Duke Raleigh. The APP will provide direct patient care services in collaboration with the supervising physicians to triage and evaluate new spine patients. This position will involve outpatient services and minimal inpatient services, with an opportunity for continuity of care as well. Primary hours will be Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients. Weekends and holidays are not required unless the clinician elects to meet the needs of their patients.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, review imaging, generate a plan, and document findings 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. Make recommendations on which Neurosurgeon to refer patient to for additional care and possible surgery. Support from supervising physician throughout day.
• Respond to patient inquiries and concerns via telephone or MyChart. Accessible during work hours and consult with supervising physician as needed.
• Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient. Arrange inpatient admission for patients if needed.
• Carry out therapeutic procedures such as removing sutures and staples and performing dressing changes; monitor progress of patients, report progress to supervising physician, and maintain record of each patient's progress, consulting with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
• Provide coverage for fellow Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) during their absences, including but not limited to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, ensuring continuity of care and maintaining high standards of patient service.
• If interested, participate in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician; prepare statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Review the work of lower rated employees; train new personnel. Participate in teaching students and residents in techniques and procedures which are unique to specific clinical setting.

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. 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

• Minimum of one year of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant outpatient work experience – neurosurgery, neurology or orthopedic spine preferred. Research experience is preferred but not required.

EEO Statement

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

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