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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery
Location:
Durham, NC
Description:
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. 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. Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Job Location - Duke University Hospital Job Summary The Duke Inpatient Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct patient care services to neurosurgery patients for all age groups (adult and pediatric) in collaboration with the attending physicians, fellows, residents and other APPs. 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 care, and provides direct patient care services. The APP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership to the organization. 100% inpatient No operating room responsibilities No on-call responsibilities Includes pediatric and adult patient covering all neurosurgical patient including tumor, spine and, neurovascular Job Duties and Responsibilities Procedures performed: Lumbar Puncture Lumbar Drain management Shunt flow study Shunt adjustment Wound closure Shunt / Reservoir Tap Job Eligibility Requirements Education NP: Graduate of DNP or MSN Nurse Practitioner program for acute care adult and pediatric care.PA: Graduate of ARC accredited Physician Assistant program Licensure NP: Current unrestricted RN license issued by or recognized by the NCBON with authorization to practice as an NP.PA: Current unrestricted medical license issued by NCMB with authorization to practice as a PA. Certification NP: Dual certification required in both Adult Acute Care and Pediatrics or Family Medicine, i.e., ACNP or AGACNP + FNPPA: PA-C Experience One year APP experience is preferred but not required. Job Hours FOURTEEN 12-hour shifts per month including occasional weekend and holiday coverage. Schedule may be changed by administrative or clinical leadership to meet department needs.Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.PDN-9bc740f3-0128-4ec9-83b7-30d303f1146e
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