Pediatric Cardiac NP/PA Fellowship — Lead Care & Impact

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital’s Pediatric Heart Center Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship offers a hands-on program spanning inpatient and outpatient pediatric cardiology, including the PCICU and PICU. Fellows collaborate with cardiologists, surgeons, and APPs to deliver direct patient care for congenital and acquired heart disease from birth to young adulthood.

Fellows contribute to patient care, education, and leadership while advancing research and evidence-based practice within the Duke

Qualifications

• PA/NP candidates must meet education requirements and licensure.
• New PA or PNP-AC grads welcome to apply.
• BLS and PALS are required; ACLS is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Round daily with cardiology, PCICU and surgeons to assess, diagnose and plan treatment.
• Coordinate care with residents, fellows, nurses, and patient resource managers.
• Perform procedures within scope of practice after demonstrated competency.
• Develop patient-care pathways, protocols and guidelines with physicians.
• Educate staff and learners; participate in research, quality improvement and outcomes measurement.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ARC-accredited PA program (Masters/DMSc preferred)

MSN or DNP in Pediatric Acute Care

Job description

Duke University Hospital’s Pediatric Heart Center Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship offers a hands-on program spanning inpatient and outpatient pediatric cardiology, including the PCICU and PICU. Fellows collaborate with cardiologists, surgeons, and APPs to deliver direct patient care for congenital and acquired heart disease from birth to young adulthood.

Fellows contribute to patient care, education, and leadership while advancing research and evidence-based practice within the Duke