Duke University
Physician Assistant: Duke Neurosurgery Raleigh
Duke University, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant: Duke Neurosurgery Raleigh
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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant: Duke Neurosurgery Raleigh
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Job Summary We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for Duke Neurosurgery at the Duke Neurosurgery of Raleigh clinic and Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh, NC. The APP will provide direct patient care services in collaboration with the supervising physician for neurosurgery adult spine patients. Includes first assist with surgeries performed at Duke Raleigh Hospital. If a Nurse Practitioner, RNFA certification is required.
Primary hours: Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with flexibility. Occasional weekend inpatient rounds. Operative days start at 7 AM; may extend past 5 PM.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physician in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care; record data for review by the physician, including learning to perform lumbar punctures in clinic.
Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the dates in the patient’s record; write progress notes; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings; obtain psychosocial history relevant to patient care; assume responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients.
Respond to patient inquiries and concerns via telephone or MyChart during work hours and consult with supervising physician as needed.
Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient; arrange inpatient admission if needed.
Carry out therapeutic procedures such as wound suturing and dressing changes; monitor patient progress, report progress to supervising physician, maintain records, and consult when progress does not meet anticipated criteria.
Participate in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician, including patient recruitment.
Job Eligibility Requirements Education
Nurse Practitioners: Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Master’s degree in Nursing.
Physician Assistants: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
Certification
BLS required.
License
Nurse Practitioners: Must have current or compact RN licensure & NP approval to practice in North Carolina; national NP certification required.
Physician Assistants: Must be licensed in North Carolina and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Experience
Prefer 2+ years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant work experience, or recent graduate in neurosurgery, neurology or orthopedic spine preferred.
If new graduate NP or PA, neurosurgery, neurology or orthopedic spine clinical rotation experience.
If Nurse Practitioner, RNFA certification is required.
Job Location Duke Neurosurgery of Raleigh – 3480 Wake Forest Rd – Raleigh, NC
Duke Raleigh Hospital – 3400 Wake Forest Rd – Raleigh, NC
Benefits & Highlights
Duke’s Advanced Practice Program is consistently ranked No. 1 nationally.
Access to annual CME funding and high‑quality Duke CME offerings, including APP Grand Rounds.
Opportunity to practice in team‑based integrative care across numerous specialties.
Work at three hospitals or at over 140 primary care and specialty clinics throughout North Carolina.
EEO Statement 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, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. All members of the 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.
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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant: Duke Neurosurgery Raleigh
role at
Duke University
Job Summary We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for Duke Neurosurgery at the Duke Neurosurgery of Raleigh clinic and Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh, NC. The APP will provide direct patient care services in collaboration with the supervising physician for neurosurgery adult spine patients. Includes first assist with surgeries performed at Duke Raleigh Hospital. If a Nurse Practitioner, RNFA certification is required.
Primary hours: Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with flexibility. Occasional weekend inpatient rounds. Operative days start at 7 AM; may extend past 5 PM.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physician in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care; record data for review by the physician, including learning to perform lumbar punctures in clinic.
Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the dates in the patient’s record; write progress notes; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings; obtain psychosocial history relevant to patient care; assume responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients.
Respond to patient inquiries and concerns via telephone or MyChart during work hours and consult with supervising physician as needed.
Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient; arrange inpatient admission if needed.
Carry out therapeutic procedures such as wound suturing and dressing changes; monitor patient progress, report progress to supervising physician, maintain records, and consult when progress does not meet anticipated criteria.
Participate in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician, including patient recruitment.
Job Eligibility Requirements Education
Nurse Practitioners: Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Master’s degree in Nursing.
Physician Assistants: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
Certification
BLS required.
License
Nurse Practitioners: Must have current or compact RN licensure & NP approval to practice in North Carolina; national NP certification required.
Physician Assistants: Must be licensed in North Carolina and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Experience
Prefer 2+ years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant work experience, or recent graduate in neurosurgery, neurology or orthopedic spine preferred.
If new graduate NP or PA, neurosurgery, neurology or orthopedic spine clinical rotation experience.
If Nurse Practitioner, RNFA certification is required.
Job Location Duke Neurosurgery of Raleigh – 3480 Wake Forest Rd – Raleigh, NC
Duke Raleigh Hospital – 3400 Wake Forest Rd – Raleigh, NC
Benefits & Highlights
Duke’s Advanced Practice Program is consistently ranked No. 1 nationally.
Access to annual CME funding and high‑quality Duke CME offerings, including APP Grand Rounds.
Opportunity to practice in team‑based integrative care across numerous specialties.
Work at three hospitals or at over 140 primary care and specialty clinics throughout North Carolina.
EEO Statement 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, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. All members of the 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.
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