Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgical Hospitalist - NIGHTS ONLY

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner specializing in neurosurgery. This role offers the chance to provide direct care to both adult and pediatric patients, collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals. Enjoy a desirable schedule with fourteen 12-hour shifts per month, including overnight premium pay. With a commitment to compassionate care, this position allows you to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while working in one of the top-ranked hospitals in the nation. Embrace the opportunity to advance health together in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current unrestricted RN license and NP authorization or PA license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services to neurosurgery patients.
• Perform lumbar punctures, shunt adjustments, and wound closures.

Skills

Patient Care

Physical Exams

Diagnostic Procedures

Medication Prescription

Care Coordination

Education

DNP or MSN Nurse Practitioner

Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree Physician Assistant

Job description

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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgical Hospitalist - NIGHTS ONLY

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 257295

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: May 7, 2025

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Job Location – Duke University Hospital

Job Summary

The Duke Inpatient Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct patient care services to neurosurgery patients for all age groups (adult and pediatric) in collaboration with the attending physicians, fellows, residents and other APPs. The APP performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, coordinates care, and provides direct patient care services. The APP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership to the organization.

• No operating room responsibilities
• No on-call responsibilities
• Includes pediatric and adult patient covering all neurosurgical patient including tumor, spine and, neurovascular

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lumbar Puncture
• Shunt flow study
• Shunt adjustment
• Wound closure

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

NP: Graduate of DNP or MSN Nurse Practitioner program for acute care adult and pediatric care.

PA: Graduate of ARC accredited Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree Physician Assistant program

Licensure

NP: Current unrestricted RN license issued by or recognized by the NCBON with authorization to practice as an NP.

PA: Current unrestricted license issued by NCMB with authorization to practice as a PA.

Certification

NP: Dual certification required in both Adult Acute Care and Pediatrics or Family Medicine, i.e., ACNP or AGACNP + FNP or PNP

PA: PA-C

Experience

One year APP experience is preferred but not required.

Job Hours

• FOURTEEN 12-hour shifts per month with DESIRABLE SET SCHEDULE (90% of the time).

• Overnight premium pay included.

• This will include, on average, 1 weekend of coverage per month.

• Schedule may be changed by administrative or clinical leadership to meet department needs.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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