Oncology Advanced Practitioner (NP/PA) - Flexible Hours

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support Radiation Oncology patients. Primary hours are flexible with options for four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts to meet patient needs.

Responsibilities include collaboration with physicians to diagnose and treat oncologic cases, developing care plans, educating patients and caregivers on treatment risks and logistics, and maintaining detailed health records.

Qualifications

• 1+ years NP/PA experience or 2+ years RN experience in Radiation Oncology, Oncology, or Orthopedics.
• Master’s degree for NP role; PA requires Bachelor’s degree with Master’s preferred.
• BLS certification and NC licensure or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose oncologic and medical problems with designated physicians and prescribe treatments.
• Assist program development for the Radiation Medicine Program for Benign Conditions.
• Elicit patient histories, perform exams, order imaging, and formulate treatment plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment logistics, risks and benefits.
• Monitor radiation-related effects and maintain detailed health records.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams; educate staff and students.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Nurse Practitioner Master’s degree

Physician Assistant Bachelor's degree

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support Radiation Oncology patients. Primary hours are flexible with options for four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts to meet patient needs.

Responsibilities include collaboration with physicians to diagnose and treat oncologic cases, developing care plans, educating patients and caregivers on treatment risks and logistics, and maintaining detailed health records.