About this opportunity
Duke University Health System lists this Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant: Duke Radiation Oncology Inpatient Consult Service/Outpatient opportunity in durham, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
As a part of Duke Health’s outpatient clinic network, you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, convenient work hours, and many opportunities for career advancement. Become a part of a team that values and invests in you.
Duke Advanced Practice Highlights
The nation’s first Physician Assistant Program was created at Duke in 1965 and is consistently ranked No. 1 in the country.
The Duke School of Nursing is consistently ranked as one of the top nursing schools and their MSN and DNP programs offers eight advanced practice registered nurse majors and specialty certifications, as well as post master’s certificates and certification alignment programs.
Commitment to ongoing learning for APPs through annual CME funding and access to high-quality Duke CME offerings including APP Grand Rounds and a professional advancement program. APPs are leaders in multiple arenas within Duke.
Duke offers APPs opportunities to practice within team based integrative care in a tremendous variety of specialties. APPs are expected to work to top of scope in order to contribute to Duke’s missions which include clinical practice, education, and research.
Practice locations can include Duke Health’s three hospitals or over 140 primary care and specialty care clinics throughout North Carolina.
Job locations
Duke Cancer Center - 20 Medicine Circle - Durham, NC; Duke University Hospital - 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC
We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join our Duke Department of Radiation Oncology team at the Duke Cancer Center as well as Duke University Hospital both located in Durham, NC to provide direct patient care services in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support our inpatient consult service and outpatient clinic.
Job hours
Primary hours will be flexible (possibility of four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts) to meet the needs of the patients.
Experience
Prefer candidates with work experience caring for Radiation Oncology or Oncology patients: 1+ years as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant or 2+ years as a Registered Nurse
Job Duties And Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with designated physicians to evaluate and diagnose oncologic and medical problems and prescribe necessary treatment and services for Radiation Oncology patients
Elicit detailed and accurate patient histories, conduct physical exams, order appropriate diagnostic imaging and tests to evaluate patient condition, and formulate appropriate treatment plans
Provide education to patients and caregivers regarding the diagnosis, treatment plan, and the risks, benefits, side effects, and logistics of radiation treatment
Assess for and manage acute and late radiation-related effects
Chart patient progress maintaining detailed and accurate health records
Communicate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate coordination of care
Participate in education of new staff, students, and residents
Maintain up to date clinical and professional knowledge via approved CME
Protect patient confidentiality, maintain ethics, and abide by North Carolina laws and Duke Health System policies
Attend program required meetings
Maintain institutional requirements for compliance
Job Eligibility Requirements
Education
Nurse Practitioners: Work requires completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with a Master's degree in Nursing.
Physician Assistants: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. A Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred.
Certification
BLS required.
License
Nurse Practitioners: Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. National certification as a NP required.
Physician Assistants: Must be licensed in the state of NC and be certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
DEA license required.
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Worksite address
durham, NC, 27703, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.