Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Clayton

Duke Careers; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Cancer Network in Clayton, NC is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to practice at the Johnston Hematology Oncology Clinic. The APP will deliver hematology/oncology care, participate in clinical trials, provide education, and collaborate with the team to improve the program.

Primary hours are Monday–Friday, day shift with flexibility; rotational on-call duties, and involvement with attending providers to ensure timely inpatient consults.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical practice under the supervision of a physician, including managing a caseload of patients, collaborating to set priorities, establish outcomes and evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of patient care.
• Maintain prescriptive authority in alignment with Duke and regulatory standards at all times based upon licensing.
• Develop, implement, and engage in Quality Improvement Program initiatives, collaborating with DCN and local teams to identify areas of improvement.
• Participate in the design and execution of educational programs, assessing educational needs of DCN affiliate organizations; implementing and evaluating programs; serving as a mentor for healthcare learners; and developing patient/family educational interventions.
• Promote, participate, and engage in research in full compliance with regulatory requirements and incorporate research findings into standards of care.
• Enhance the professional image of PAs and NPs by participating in leadership activities at Duke, DCN and affiliated sites and remaining current with trends and changes in practice through organizational meetings, education, research and other activities.
• Assist with orientation of new providers, patient scheduling and coverage, presentations, and special projects, as assigned.

Education

Nurse Practitioner program with Master's degree in Nursing

Accredited Physician Assistant program; Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred

Job description

Duke Cancer Network in Clayton, NC is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to practice at the Johnston Hematology Oncology Clinic. The APP will deliver hematology/oncology care, participate in clinical trials, provide education, and collaborate with the team to improve the program.

Primary hours are Monday–Friday, day shift with flexibility; rotational on-call duties, and involvement with attending providers to ensure timely inpatient consults.