Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Thoracic Oncology

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Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) Occ Summary The Nurse Practitioner (NP) primarily manages a caseload of patients who are typically not in critical care inpatient settings or patients in an ambulatory primary care or specialty clinic setting. The NP works collaboratively with the supervising physician or designated backup physicians, providing direct patient care services such as physical exams, data collection and documentation, ordering and conducting approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, scheduling laboratory studies, and prescribing appropriate interventions and medications. The NP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization and healthcare professions. Work Performed Provide direct clinical services for neonatal, pediatric, or adult patients who require either a non‑critical care inpatient setting or an ambulatory primary care or specialty clinic setting, according to established protocols and utilizing evidence‑based clinical practice standards in collaboration with the supervising physician. Obtain patient health histories and complete physical examinations. Document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings. Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of procedures to patients, patient’s family, staff, and healthcare learners. Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status. Document patient preparation and response to procedures. Formulate and implement a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the designated primary supervising physician and/or attending backup physician(s). Document in medical records and appropriate narrative summaries. Utilize prescriptive privileges as allowed by the North Carolina Boards of Nursing. Document all prescriptions in a patient’s medical record. Assess patients for change in status and institute appropriate interventions. Initiate necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patients. Provide family‑centered care by communicating with the family regarding the changing health care needs of their infant, child, or family member. Assess family adaptation, coping skills and the need for crisis or other intervention. Utilize current research and evidence‑based decision‑making in all clinical practice. Incorporate clinical research findings in the development and implementation of standards of care. Support IRB approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities including obtaining consent; ordering diagnostic tests; recording laboratory & diagnostic results; administering therapeutic interventions; and documenting and reporting patient outcomes including toxicities or adverse events. Perform and participate in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research. Serve as a clinical expert and leadership consultant to nursing, members of the healthcare team and to the larger community. Participate in and support accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization. Identify educational needs of the family and participate in teaching opportunities. Assess educational needs, plan, provide, and evaluate educational programs for nursing staff, interdisciplinary healthcare team, and community. Participate in precepting nurse practitioners, other healthcare team members, and healthcare learners. Participate in the development, review, and evaluation of NP practice protocols within legal guidelines in compliance with DUHS policies. Role model professionalism through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision‑making, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills. Demonstrate responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education. Enhance the body of knowledge of nursing and/or area of specialization through exchange of ideas and knowledge in professional organizations, oral presentations, posters, research activities, and written publications. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities N/A Level Characteristics N/A Minimum Qualifications Education Work requires completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with a Master’s degree in Nursing. Experience None required above education/training requirement. 3 years of RN experience strongly preferred. Alternate equivalence: combination of relevant education and/or experience. Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Must have current or compact RN licensure & NP approval to practice in North Carolina. BLS required. National certification as a NP required. Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs