Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Duke GI Clinic of Raleig...
National Medical Association - Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
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Duke Gastroenterology
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Raleigh, NC.
The APP provides medical care to adult patients with esophageal and general GI conditions in our gastroenterology clinic. Position would be predominantly outpatient clinic sessions at Duke Gastroenterology in Raleigh (MOB9), working in collaboration with attending physicians to evaluate and manage patients, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations, and provide direct patient care services. Job Duties & Responsibilities Record the history of present illness, past medical, family and social history, perform physical examinations in both outpatient and hospital setting Establish and follow plan of care, when needed in conjunction with MD; Communicate regularly with referring inpatient team Prescribe appropriate medications to a specialty pharmacy that will handle prior authorization and other necessary paperwork; Order refills as needed Patient and family teaching Order appropriate labs, tests and procedures and follow up with patient as needed Coordinate care and refer to other medical professionals as needed Document clinic, telephone, and other patient encounters in the Epic (Maestro) system Review lab results in Maestro, communicate and interpret results Collaborate with HUB Triage Nurses regarding patient triage and return patients calls within 24-48 hours; Provide feedback regarding scheduling of urgent patient appointments Review outside records including clinic notes, hospital records, outside radiographs, lab, and other test results Collaborate with nursing staff to complete patient paperwork including medication pre-certifications for insurance companies, durable medical equipment requests, disability paperwork, and handicapped permit applications Attendance at GI Grand Rounds is expected. Participation in other divisional educational events is also encouraged Job Eligibility Requirements Education Nurse Practitioners: Work requires completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with a Master's degree in Nursing. Physician Assistants: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. A Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred. Certification As commensurate with NP/PA national certification BLS required. License Nurse Practitioners: Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. National certification as a NP required prior to or within 6 months of employment. Physician Assistants: Must be licensed in the state of NC, and be certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Experience 1-2 years of gastroenterology experience preferred. 1+ years of APP experience strongly preferred Job Hours Monday-Friday, day shift, with flexibility to meet clinic 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, (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 on the 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.
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