Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Pain Service - NIGHT SHIFT 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.

 

 

 

Inpatient Pain Service Advanced Practice Provider (Nocturnist)

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

 

           

Job Location

Duke University Hospital

 

Job Summary

The Duke Inpatient Pain Service Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA-C) provides direct patient care services to patients admitted to Duke University Hospital or within Duke Clinics for all age groups (adult and occasionally pediatrics) in collaboration with the attending physician, fellows, resident and APPs. The NP or PA 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, may assist in the operating room and provides direct patient care services.  The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching and provides leadership in the organization.  This position has no operating room responsibilities.

 

Procedures performed by IPS APP Team:

• Epidural Removal
• Peripheral Nerve Catheter Removal
• Pain Catheter Repair
• Bolus via CADD Pump
• Bolus Epidural Catheter with Fentanyl
• Attach and manage the Nimbus Pump
• Change Dressing over Pain Cather Site

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• In collaboration with attending surgeon(s) and/or residents, round daily on patients to assess, diagnose, plan treatment, set priorities and realistic outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness and cost efficiency of patient care.
• Provide and coordinate clinical care for service specific patients through established protocols and under the hospitalist supervising physician or back up physician who is either on site or available by pager.
• Collaborate with the chief resident, residents, fellows, attending other NP/PA colleague’s nurses, and patient resource managers to formulate treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Perform procedures specific to the work environment after demonstrated competency and within the guidelines of scope of practice and credentialing protocols.
• Assess patients for change in status and institute appropriate interventi