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At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.About Duke University HospitalPursue 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.Duke Nursing Highlights:Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organizationNurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nursesQuality of Life: Living in the Triangle!Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)Job LocationHybrid positionThis position will be 50% inpatient in-person consults and 50% outpatient telehealth visits.Inpatient Consults are at Duke University HospitalJob SummaryThe Duke Smoking Cessation Program is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide medical care for adults who require tobacco use treatment in the inpatient and outpatient settings. The APP will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health care team to provide direct patient care services for patients with the supervision of the Medical Director of the Duke Smoking Cessation Program.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesRecord details of pertinent history, history of smoking-related illnesses, past medical, family and social history, surgical history and planned surgeries.Perform physical examinations in inpatient and outpatient settingsPerform in-clinic procedures including spirometry and CO monitoring.Establish and develop treatment plan (in conjunction with Supervising Physician as needed)Prescribe appropriate medicationsWork closely with behavioral health and social work to address additional psychiatric and social barriers to smoking cessation.Patient and family teaching as appropriateOrder appropriate labs, radiologic tests and procedures and follow up with patient as neededCoordinate care and refer to other medical professionals as neededDocument clinic, telehealth, and other patient encounters in the Epic (Maestro) systemReview outside records including clinic notes, hospital records, outside imaging, lab, and other test resultsParticipate in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by the supervising physicianLiaise with members of the Duke Center for Smoking Cessation clinical research team to identify patients for research purposesParticipate in enrollment of patients in clinical research studiesMay make work assignments for assigned nursing and technical personnel; review the work of other staff; train new personnel.Participate in teaching medical students, nursing students, physician assistant students, and other health professionals in techniques and procedures which are unique to specific clinical setting.Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.Job Eligibility Requirements Education NP: Graduate of accredited MSN or DNP Nurse Practitioner Program for adult carePA: Graduate of accredited Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree Physician Assistant ProgramCertificationNP: Any NP certification that treats adults (FNP, ANP, AGNP, AGACNP, etc.)PA: PA-CBoth: Certified as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS) or eligible for certification, including being at least 6 months tobacco free and remaining tobacco free for the duration of employment.LicensureNP: Must have unrestricted RN licensure issued by or recognized by the NCBON with authorization to practice as NPPA: Must have unrestricted license issued by the NCMB with authorization to practice as a PABoth: Federal and State DEA independent license with prescriptive authorityExperience:Both: APP experience preferred but not required. New Grads welcome to apply.Job HoursMonday - Friday, 8am - 5pmDuke 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.