Duke Health
Physician Assistant / Emergency Medicine / North Carolina / Locum Tenens / Nurse
Duke Health, Durham, North Carolina, United States
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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. 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
Job Summary
The Trauma / ACS Team Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct patient care services and performs medical acts under the supervision of the supervisory physician to patients on the ACS service, consulted ACS/, trauma and consult trauma patients at DUH. The APP performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies radiologic and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, coordinates the care and discharge of patients and provides direct care to the patients on the ACS and trauma services. The Trauma / ACS APP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership to the organization.Based on the needs of the service the APPs may have responsibilities in the operating room as first or second assist (rare).
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Inpatient
Daily inpatient rounding on primary and consult teams
Assist with daily notes
Take first call on primary trauma and ACS patients
Review and order diagnostic and lab studies
Patient and Family education
Provides continuity of care by working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary teams
Staff new consults for trauma and ACS at DUH
Assist with admissions
Perform discharges
Perform/Assist with Level 3 Trauma Activations
Perform/Assist with Tertiary Exams
Manage/Change/Apply wound vacs
Assist in maintaining and improving Quality Metrics
Provide collaborative and cost-effective care.
Assist in operating room (rare)
Outpatient
No outpatient coverage currently.
Outpatient follow up clinic could be incorporated into this clinical role in the future.
Physical and mental requirements:
Able to clearly articulate scope of practice, and practices within those guidelines as an APP 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, perform health assessments, treatment, and follow-up.
Able to use fine motor skills
Able to record activities, document assessments & interventions; prepare reports and presentations;
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 Eligibility Requirements
Education
NP: Graduate of accredited MSN or DNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program for adults.
PA:Graduate of ARC accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's or Doctoral Degree Preferred.
Certification
NP:Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for adults (ACNP or AGACNP)
PA:PA-C
Both:BLS required
ACLS and ATLS strongly recommended but not required
Licensure
NP: Current unrestricted RN licensure issued by or recognized by NCBON with authorization to practice as a NP
PA: Current unrestricted medical license issued by NCMB with authorization to practice as a PA
Experience
NP: 2+ years RN experience in the clinical care of trauma or general surgery is strongly preferred.
1+ year NP experience preferred, ideally in trauma or general surgery capacity, but not required.
PA:1+ year PA experience in the clinical care of trauma or general surgery strongly preferred but not required.
Job Hours
The schedule will be 14 (fourteen) 12 (twelve) hour shifts per month.This is a DAY shift role with occasional weekend or holiday coverage.The APPs, along with the Division Chief, will develop a schedule that is mutually amenable. Schedule may be changed by administrative or clinical leadership to meet department needs.
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.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe 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 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.
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. 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
Job Summary
The Trauma / ACS Team Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct patient care services and performs medical acts under the supervision of the supervisory physician to patients on the ACS service, consulted ACS/, trauma and consult trauma patients at DUH. The APP performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies radiologic and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, coordinates the care and discharge of patients and provides direct care to the patients on the ACS and trauma services. The Trauma / ACS APP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership to the organization.Based on the needs of the service the APPs may have responsibilities in the operating room as first or second assist (rare).
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Inpatient
Daily inpatient rounding on primary and consult teams
Assist with daily notes
Take first call on primary trauma and ACS patients
Review and order diagnostic and lab studies
Patient and Family education
Provides continuity of care by working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary teams
Staff new consults for trauma and ACS at DUH
Assist with admissions
Perform discharges
Perform/Assist with Level 3 Trauma Activations
Perform/Assist with Tertiary Exams
Manage/Change/Apply wound vacs
Assist in maintaining and improving Quality Metrics
Provide collaborative and cost-effective care.
Assist in operating room (rare)
Outpatient
No outpatient coverage currently.
Outpatient follow up clinic could be incorporated into this clinical role in the future.
Physical and mental requirements:
Able to clearly articulate scope of practice, and practices within those guidelines as an APP 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, perform health assessments, treatment, and follow-up.
Able to use fine motor skills
Able to record activities, document assessments & interventions; prepare reports and presentations;
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 Eligibility Requirements
Education
NP: Graduate of accredited MSN or DNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program for adults.
PA:Graduate of ARC accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's or Doctoral Degree Preferred.
Certification
NP:Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for adults (ACNP or AGACNP)
PA:PA-C
Both:BLS required
ACLS and ATLS strongly recommended but not required
Licensure
NP: Current unrestricted RN licensure issued by or recognized by NCBON with authorization to practice as a NP
PA: Current unrestricted medical license issued by NCMB with authorization to practice as a PA
Experience
NP: 2+ years RN experience in the clinical care of trauma or general surgery is strongly preferred.
1+ year NP experience preferred, ideally in trauma or general surgery capacity, but not required.
PA:1+ year PA experience in the clinical care of trauma or general surgery strongly preferred but not required.
Job Hours
The schedule will be 14 (fourteen) 12 (twelve) hour shifts per month.This is a DAY shift role with occasional weekend or holiday coverage.The APPs, along with the Division Chief, will develop a schedule that is mutually amenable. Schedule may be changed by administrative or clinical leadership to meet department needs.
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.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe 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 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.