Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Urology Surgical Service

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Urology Surgical Service

Work Arrangement : Requisition Number : 247544 Regular or Temporary : Regular Location :

Raleigh, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area : DUKE RALEIGH CAMPUS Date : Jul 9, 2024

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About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospita l

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina, which has been part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years.

Duke Raleigh Campusfeatures 204 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

Job Location

Duke Raleigh Hospital

Job Summary : The APPs primary responsibility will focus on the surgical (and perioperative) treatment of patients. The APP will split time between inpatient and outpatient settings, acting as a bedside operative assistant under the guidance of Urologists performing robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgery and independent, outpatient clinic.

Additionally, the APP may utilize advanced practice skills to help with perioperative, inpatient and emergency department management of the Urology service.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as a bedside operative assistant under the guidance of a Urologist performing robotic, laparoscopic and open procedures
• Collaborate with our resident physicians to assist with the perioperative, inpatient, and emergency department care of urological patients
• See patients in clinic 1-3 days / week in clinic as necessary
• Weekend home call up to 10 weekends / year, with a flexible weekday schedule
• Provide assistance as needed to all Urology attending physicians

Job Eligibility Requirements :

Education

PA : Graduate of ARC accredited Physician Assistant program.

NP : Graduate of MSN or DNP accredited Nurse Practitioner Program (for adult care).

Surgical fellowship program is strongly preferred .

Certification

PA : PA-C

NP : NP certification to care for adults is required, e.g. FNP, ANP, AGNP, AGACNP.

RNFA certification is preferred.

License

PA Current and unrestricted license issued by NCMB with authorization to practice as PA

NP : Current and unrestricted RN licensure issued by or recognized by the NCBON with authorization to practice as NP

Experience

Related experience is preferred but not required. New Grad PAs or NPs with surgical interests are welcome to apply.

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
• Able to use fine motor skills
• 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 remain focused and organized
• Able to work collaboratively with all levels of personnel

Job Hours

This is a full-time, salaried position. Generally, the schedule will be Monday through Friday. However, we are seeking a candidate willing to take up to 10 weekends of home call per year.

The weekly schedule will be flexible to adjust for these hours. The supervising physician will evaluate the surgical schedule at least 1-2 weeks in advance and collaborate with the APP to ensure a predictable schedule that works for both parties.

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