Pediatric General Surgery NP/PA - Advanced Practice Leader

Duke PA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Pediatric General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join Duke Hospital in Durham, NC. The role provides direct care to critically ill patients aged 0-21 across ER, OR, wards and ICU settings under supervision of pediatric surgeons.

The APP conducts exams, orders tests, assists in the OR, coordinates discharge, and participates in teaching, research, and program development. Regular day shifts with collaborative, multidisciplinary care are emphasized.

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.
• PALS & ACLS recommended.
• BLS required.
• Nurse Practitioners: Must have current or compact RN licensure in NC. BLS required. National NP certification required prior to/within 6 months.
• Physician Assistants: Must be licensed in NC and certified as a PA by NCCPA.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physician in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care; record the normal and abnormal data for review by the physician.
• Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the date in the patient's record; write progress notes; prepare patient workups and summaries.
• Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to the patient.
• Carry out therapeutic procedures such as wound vac changes, performing biopsies, surgical drain care and removal, central line care, and g-tube care; monitor progress and report to supervising physician.
• Participate in basic science and clinical research projects; train new personnel and teach students/residents in techniques and procedures.

Skills

Pediatrics exp

NP/PA collaboration

Clinical assessment

ER/OR exposure

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Duke Health is seeking a Pediatric General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join Duke Hospital in Durham, NC. The role provides direct care to critically ill patients aged 0-21 across ER, OR, wards and ICU settings under supervision of pediatric surgeons.

The APP conducts exams, orders tests, assists in the OR, coordinates discharge, and participates in teaching, research, and program development. Regular day shifts with collaborative, multidisciplinary care are emphasized.