Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hematologic Malignancy and Cell at Duke Health

Durham, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Physical Examinations, Diagnostic Imaging, Treatment Planning, Bone Marrow Biopsies, Lumbar Puncture, Clinical Research, Patient Education, Medical Documentation, Prescriptive Authority, Analytical Thinking, Communication Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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 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 the four Duke Healthhospitals 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 Inpatient Hematologic Malignancy and Cellular Therapy Job Summary The Hematologic Malignancy and Cellular Therapy (HMCT) Advanced Practice Provider works in collaboration with attending physicians, collects and documents data, obtains/orders diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, laboratory studies and professional consultations to provide direct patient care services for HMCT inpatient services. This position will split time between our two services 50/50. Job Duties & Responsibilities Promote and maintain high standards of patient care throughout the continuum of cancer diagnosis. Elicit detailed and accurate patient histories and perform through physical examinations. Order appropriate diagnostic imaging and tests to determine medical and post treatment diagnoses, patient conditions, treatment toxicities. Formulate appropriate treatment plans with critical thinking skills and high-level clinical judgement including prescribing appropriate medications. Chart patient progress maintaining detailed and accurate health records Participate in clinical research projects and understand the importance of documentation of toxicities and data collection. Communication among multi-disciplinary teams to support patient care. Collaborating, supporting and building strong relationships with supervising, back-up supervising physicians, APP colleagues, and team members. Participate in education of patients, family members, new staff, students and other learners. Perform procedures including: Bone Marrow Biopsies Lumbar Puncture with and without intrathecal chemotherapy Ommaya Access with and without intrathecal chemotherapy Punch skin biopsy with simple suture. See scheduled and unscheduled patients. Attend program required meetings. Maintain up to date clinical and professional knowledge via approved CME. Protect patient confidentiality, maintain ethics and abide by North Carolina laws and Duke Health System policies. Maintain institutional requirements for compliance. Job Eligibility Requirements Education NP: Graduate of accredited MSN or DNP Nurse Practitioner Program for adult care PA: Graduate of ARC accredited Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree Physician Assistant Program Certification NP: Any NP certification that treats adults (FNP, ANP, AGNP, AGPCNP, AGACNP, etc.) PA: PA-C Both: BLS ACLS preferred Licensure NP: Must have unrestricted RN licensure issued by or recognized by the NCBON with authorization to practice as a NP PA: Must have unrestricted medical license issued by NCMB with authorization to practice as PA Both: Federal and State DEA independent license with unrestricted prescriptive authority Experience APP experience is preferred, ideally in Hematology/Oncology, but recent or new grads graduating by December 2025 are welcome to apply. Additional preferred skills and qualifications: • Ability to work in a team-oriented inpatient unit • Willingness to be flexible and available to support the team. • Analytical thinking skills with curiosity and ability to investigate and diagnose. • Competence with technology • Excellent communication skills and customer service skills • Experience working independently and as a part of a team • The desire and willingness to continue to learn Job Hours Monday through Sunday includes Weekends and Holidays 12- hour day shift 7A-7P. 14 shifts per month 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 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.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with physicians to provide direct inpatient care for hematologic malignancy and cellular therapy patients. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic procedures, formulating treatment plans, and managing patient health records.