Duke University Health System
Hospitalist Physician - Neonatal Intensive Care (NIGHTS / NICU Nocturnist)
Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
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Overview
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. Job location: 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. Responsibilities
This position will provide direct patient care services and medical management of infants under the age of 2 in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Duke University Hospital (DUH), under supervision of a Neonatologist. Responsibilities include seeing patients in level 4 and level 2 NICUs affiliated with DUHS; performing physical exams, collecting and interpreting patient data, presenting on rounds, generating assessments and care plans, implementing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, collaborating with consulting services, counseling families, and prescribing medications, nutrition, and therapies in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Other tasks include delivery room attendance, participation in neonatal resuscitation, performing common neonatal procedures, ventilator management with respiratory therapists, regular care meetings, transitions in care and discharge planning with NICU support staff, trainees, and physicians. Round daily with the attending physician and fellows to assess, diagnose, plan treatment, set priorities, and evaluate care effectiveness and cost efficiency. Provide and coordinate clinical care for service-specific patients per protocols and unit guidelines under supervision of the attending physician. Collaborate with fellows, residents, attendings, APPs, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers, and patient care managers to formulate treatment plans and monitor progress. Work with NICU APP team members on workflow, documentation, handoff, and communication in the NICU. Attend daily NICU huddles and weekly care progression and discharge planning meetings. Work with the medical director and APP team leads to understand standard NICU protocols and workflows. Perform procedures within approved scope of practice and credentialing. Assess changes in patient status, escalate concerns, and initiate emergency interventions as needed. Manage post-procedural stabilization and care for patients returning to the NICU after surgery or procedures. Assist bedside surgeries in the NICU with multidisciplinary teams. Contribute to developing care pathways, protocols, and guidelines with the health care team. Communicate pertinent patient information verbally and in writing to supervising physicians, nursing staff, and other providers. Document all relevant data in medical records, including diagnostics, labs, patient status, responses to therapies, and communications. Prescribe and administer drugs and necessary medical devices as permitted (including controlled substances per authority). Provide daily handoffs to oncoming attending, APP, or fellow/resident at shift end. Assess educational needs of patients/families and provide culturally sensitive education; document education in medical records. Maintain licensure and professional certifications. Qualifications and Eligibility
Education
MD or DO from an accredited medical school; completion of Pediatrics, Family Practice, or Medicine-Pediatrics residency. Licensure
Unrestricted medical license issued by NCMB; federal and state prescriptive authority (DEA). Certification
ABP or ABFM board-eligible or board-certified; BLS, NRP mandatory before hire. Experience
Early-career candidates or recent graduates in Pediatric, Med-Peds, or Family Medicine residency seeking NICU experience encouraged to apply. Job Hours
Position includes 11 x 12-hour shifts per month from 7p-7a, including weeknights and weekend nights. Equal Opportunity
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employment opportunities regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, or military status. Duke strives for a diverse, inclusive community where all voices are heard and respected; reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Essential Physical Job Functions
Some roles require specific physical and/or mental abilities; additional information and accommodations will be provided by the hiring department. Job Titles in this Posting
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Duke University Health System. We’re not including external role postings or unrelated items; the original content has been trimmed to focus on the Neonatal Physician role and related details.
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Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. Job location: 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. Responsibilities
This position will provide direct patient care services and medical management of infants under the age of 2 in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Duke University Hospital (DUH), under supervision of a Neonatologist. Responsibilities include seeing patients in level 4 and level 2 NICUs affiliated with DUHS; performing physical exams, collecting and interpreting patient data, presenting on rounds, generating assessments and care plans, implementing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, collaborating with consulting services, counseling families, and prescribing medications, nutrition, and therapies in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Other tasks include delivery room attendance, participation in neonatal resuscitation, performing common neonatal procedures, ventilator management with respiratory therapists, regular care meetings, transitions in care and discharge planning with NICU support staff, trainees, and physicians. Round daily with the attending physician and fellows to assess, diagnose, plan treatment, set priorities, and evaluate care effectiveness and cost efficiency. Provide and coordinate clinical care for service-specific patients per protocols and unit guidelines under supervision of the attending physician. Collaborate with fellows, residents, attendings, APPs, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers, and patient care managers to formulate treatment plans and monitor progress. Work with NICU APP team members on workflow, documentation, handoff, and communication in the NICU. Attend daily NICU huddles and weekly care progression and discharge planning meetings. Work with the medical director and APP team leads to understand standard NICU protocols and workflows. Perform procedures within approved scope of practice and credentialing. Assess changes in patient status, escalate concerns, and initiate emergency interventions as needed. Manage post-procedural stabilization and care for patients returning to the NICU after surgery or procedures. Assist bedside surgeries in the NICU with multidisciplinary teams. Contribute to developing care pathways, protocols, and guidelines with the health care team. Communicate pertinent patient information verbally and in writing to supervising physicians, nursing staff, and other providers. Document all relevant data in medical records, including diagnostics, labs, patient status, responses to therapies, and communications. Prescribe and administer drugs and necessary medical devices as permitted (including controlled substances per authority). Provide daily handoffs to oncoming attending, APP, or fellow/resident at shift end. Assess educational needs of patients/families and provide culturally sensitive education; document education in medical records. Maintain licensure and professional certifications. Qualifications and Eligibility
Education
MD or DO from an accredited medical school; completion of Pediatrics, Family Practice, or Medicine-Pediatrics residency. Licensure
Unrestricted medical license issued by NCMB; federal and state prescriptive authority (DEA). Certification
ABP or ABFM board-eligible or board-certified; BLS, NRP mandatory before hire. Experience
Early-career candidates or recent graduates in Pediatric, Med-Peds, or Family Medicine residency seeking NICU experience encouraged to apply. Job Hours
Position includes 11 x 12-hour shifts per month from 7p-7a, including weeknights and weekend nights. Equal Opportunity
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employment opportunities regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, or military status. Duke strives for a diverse, inclusive community where all voices are heard and respected; reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Essential Physical Job Functions
Some roles require specific physical and/or mental abilities; additional information and accommodations will be provided by the hiring department. Job Titles in this Posting
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Duke University Health System. We’re not including external role postings or unrelated items; the original content has been trimmed to focus on the Neonatal Physician role and related details.
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