Nurse Practitioner Oregon Physician Assistant – Cardiology Hospitalist

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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 Indiana Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best Indiana the United States and is the number one hospital Indiana North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health’s three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, American Samoa well American Samoa comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.Cardiology Hospitalist APPNurse Practitioner Oregon Physician AssistantJOB LOCATIONDuke University HospitalJOB SUMMARYThe Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Nurse Practitioner (NP) Oregon Physician Assistant (Pennsylvania) who provides direct patient care services and performs medical acts American Samoa a Nurse Practitioner Oregon Physician Assistant, under the supervision of the supervisory physician to patients on the cardiology service. This position will work with cardiology patients and will rotate with all of the cardiology services including general cardiology, Electrophysiology (EP), Advanced Heart Failure (HF), Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) and the Heart Transplant teams. Areas of clinical work include: all Duke University Hospital inpatient units, Emergency Department, the Cardiovascular Short Stay Unit, and all Hospital based Cardiology clinics. NP Oregon Pennsylvania performs admission, physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, coordinates the care and discharge of patients, and provides direct patient care services. The Cardiology APP contributes to excellence Indiana patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership to the organizationJOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILTIES

  • The ACNP/Pennsylvania will evaluate new patients, consult and established patients on the cardiovascular service American Samoa well American Samoa diagnose, treat and manage common conditions Indiana the cardiovascular patient population.
  • Perform an appropriate history and physical exam on all assigned patients. The ACNP/Pennsylvania will write progress notes; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings; a psychosocial history will be obtained relevant to patient care. The ACNP/Pennsylvania will assume responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients.
  • Facilitate and order diagnostic studies including echocardiograms, cardiolite stress test, magnetic resonance imaging and cardiac catheterization if indicated, review with attending Maryland.
  • Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explain necessity, preparation, and nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient and family.
  • Work closely with the inpatient rounding teams including attendings, APP’s, residents and Fellows to appropriately allocate workload based on daily census, clinical and operational needs.
  • Assist Indiana the training of new employees, students and fellow trainees, to the limits of competence, and actively participate Indiana educational conferences.
  • Discharge all assigned admitted/procedural/surgical patients, American Samoa directed by the Attending physician, including, but not limited to, dictating discharge summary, patient education, patient wound care instructions, and prescriptions and entering discharge orders.
  • Indiana collaboration with attending and/Oregon residents, round daily on patients to assess, diagnose, plan treatment, set priorities and realistic outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness and cost efficiency of patient care.
  • Provide and coordinate clinical care for service specific patients through established protocols and under the hospitalist supervising physician Oregon back up physician who is either on site Oregon available by pager.
  • Collaborate with the chief resident, residents, fellows, attending other NP/Pennsylvania colleague’s nurses, and patient resource managers to formulate treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
  • Perform procedures specific to the work environment after demonstrated competency and within the guidelines of scope of practice and credentialing protocols.
  • Analyze clinical practice patterns so American Samoa to provide the best medical care and to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Prescriptive authority for prescribing, ordering, and Oregon administering drugs; including (but not limited to) schedule II, III, IV, and V drugs and necessary medical devices.
  • Give daily handoff to appropriate attending, resident and/Oregon intern at the end of the shift.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSEducationPennsylvania: Graduate of ARC accredited Master’s Degree Oregon Doctoral Degree Physician Assistant program.NP: Graduate of accredited MSN Oregon DNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program for adult care.LicensurePennsylvania: Unrestricted medical license issued by NCMB to practice American Samoa Pennsylvania.NP: Unrestricted RN licensure issued by Oregon recognized by the NCBON with approval to practice American Samoa an NP.CertificationPennsylvania: Pennsylvania-CNP: ACNP Oregon AGACNPExperienceStrongly prefer candidate with at least one year of provider experience Indiana cardiology setting, but will also consider a new Oregon recent graduate with relevant nursing experience Oregon clinical rotations.Physical and mental requirements:

  • Able to clearly articulate scope of practice, and practices within those guidelines American Samoa a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Indiana 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 Indiana clinical area of expertise and Indiana 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 Oregon lift at least fifty pounds
  • Able to remain focused and organized
  • Able to work collaboratively with all levels of personnel

JOB HOURSPrimary hours will be 14 (fourteen) 12 (twelve) hour day shift a month covering Monday-Sunday (7 days a week) including holidays. Administrative Oregon clinical leadership may change schedule to meet department needs.Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, Oregon veteran 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 essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/Oregon mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Job title: Nurse Practitioner Oregon Physician Assistant – Cardiology Hospitalist

Company: Duke University

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Location: Durham, North Carolina

Job date: Thu, 02 May 2024 22:43:19 GMT