Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric Surgical Hospitalist - Nocturnist (NIGHTS ONLY

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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 Pediatric Surgical Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) provides direct patient care services to children 0–21 years in an in-patient setting in collaboration with the attending physician, fellows, and residents.  There may be rare occasions for which it would be appropriate for this APP to provide care for a patient beyond the age of 21 for a limited/specified period of time.  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 the care and discharge of patients, and provides direct patient care services.  This APP will work directly with pediatric patients being followed on all surgical services at Duke Hospital to include orthopedics, urology, plastics and abdominal transplant. Care of children needing inpatient rehabilitative consults will also be part of this role. The APP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership to the organization.

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

NP:         Graduate of accredited DNP or MSN Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.

PA:         Graduate of ARC accredited Physician Assistant program

Certification 

NP:         PNP-AC is the only one accepted for this position

PA:         PA-C

Licensure

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

PA:         Current unrestricted medical license issued by the NCMB with approval to practice as a PA.

Experience

APP inpatient pediatric experience for a minimum of 1 year is preferred.

Physical and mental requirements:

• Able to clearly articulate scope of practice, and practices within those guidelines as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant in the state of North Carolina and within the Duke University Health System. 

• Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively to solve complex problems

• Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others.

• Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, perform health assessments, treatment, and follow-up.

• Able to use fine motor skills

• Able to record activities, document assessments & interventions; prepare reports and presentations;
• Able to use computer and learn new software programs
• Able to provide leadership in clinical area of expertise and in meeting organizational goals
• Able to navigate the Hospital and DUHS to provide clinical expertise to specific patient populations

• Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds
• Able to remain focused and organized
• Able to work collaboratively with all levels of personnel

Job Hours

This is a nocturnist position covering nights, weekend nights, and holiday nights as this APP group provides 24/7 care to patients. Shifts will be 12 hours. Schedule may be changed to accommodate clinical needs with advanced notice.

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