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

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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 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.

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