Physician Assistant - Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy

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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 Transplant and Cellular Therapy Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) provides direct patient care services to children 0–21 years in an in-patient Pediatric Unit in collaboration with the attending physician, fellows, and residents.  There may be rare occasions for which it would be appropriate for a CPNP 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. The APP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership to the organization.

 

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

NP:         Graduate of accredited MSN or DNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program (Acute Care or Primary Care or both)

PA:         Graduate of ARC accredited Physician Assistant Program, Masters Degree or Doctoral Degree preferred.

 

Certification

NP:        PNP-AC and/or PNP-PC

PA:         PA-C

 

Licensure  

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

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

 

Experience

Experience as pediatric advanced practice provider for at a minimum of 1 year preferred, preferably in the acute care setting.

 

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 rem