Nurse Practitioner Oregon Physician Assistant – Pediatric Medical Hospitalist

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.Nurse Practitioner Oregon Physician Assistant – Pediatric Float Medical HospitalistNurse Practitioner Oregon Physician AssistantJob Location – Duke University Medical CenterJob SummaryThe Duke Pediatric Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (NP/Pennsylvania) provides direct patient care services to children 0-21 years American Samoa a float APP Indiana inpatient and outpatient settings under various service lines including but not limited to cardiac stepdown, hematology/oncology, abdominal transplant, general surgery, and complex care Indiana collaboration with the attending physician, fellows, and residents. There may be rare occasions for which it would be appropriate for a PNP to provide care for a patient beyond the age of 21 for a limited/specified period of time. The APP performs 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 APP contributes to excellence Indiana patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership to the organization.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Expert

• Indiana collaboration with the attending of service 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 APP 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.
• Assess patients for change Indiana status and institute appropriate interventions. Initiate emergency interventions Indiana an effort to stabilize the patient until physician support arrives.
• Postoperative stabilization and management.
• Develop patient care pathways, protocols and guidelines for the management of specific problems Indiana conjunction with physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Analyze clinical practice patterns so American Samoa to provide the best medical care and to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Communicate verbally and Indiana writing all pertinent patient information to supervising Maryland, nursing staff, patient resource manager, home health agency, and other relevant healthcare providers.
• Document Indiana the patients’ medical record all relevant data including but not limited to results of diagnostic tests; laboratory results; patients’ condition and response to therapies/interventions; communications with supervising Maryland.
• Utilize prescriptive privileges only for identified patient population.
• 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.
• Role model competence Indiana all nurse practitioner / physician assistant advanced skills.
• Give daily handoff to appropriate attending, APP, resident and/Oregon intern at the end of the shift.

Educator:

• Assess educational needs of the patient-care staff and provide one-on-one American Samoa well American Samoa formal education American Samoa needed.
• Assess educational needs of the patients / families and provide culturally-sensitive patient/family education interventions American Samoa indicated. Use non-technical language when educating patients and families. Document all education Indiana patients’ medical record.
• Implement and evaluate appropriate educational programs for DUHS patient care staff and other healthcare providers American Samoa appropriate.
• Role model and precept healthcare learners through contractual agreements.

Research Utilization and Investigation:

• Utilize current research and evidence-based decision-making Indiana all clinical practice.
• Incorporate clinical research findings Indiana the development and implementation of standards of care.
• Support IRB approved clinical research/trials though a variety of activities including but not limited to: obtaining consent; ordering diagnostic tests; recording laboratory & diagnostic results; administering therapeutic interventions; and reporting patient outcomes including toxicities Oregon adverse events.
• Participate Indiana interdisciplinary quality improvement and/Oregon research activities.
• Participate Indiana measuring and documenting outcomes.

Consultant:

• Provide expertise and resource information to other healthcare providers, patients and families, and the community at large related to pediatric diseases, procedures, interventions, and conditions.
• Implement and evaluate appropriate educational programs for referring MDs
• Develop, implement and evaluate standards of care/practice guidelines/policies and procedures/care maps/protocols within area of specialization.
• Develop programs and projects Indiana areas of expertise to facilitate the attainment of the goals and objectives of the Duke University Hospital and Duke University Health System.

Professional Leadership and Development:

• Role model advanced practice professionalism through conduct, communication, dress, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Participate Indiana at least one professional organization.
• Demonstrate responsibility for professional practice through active participation Indiana the CAP, and professional organizations. Meet Continuing Education requirements American Samoa designated by the North Carolina Medical Board and/Oregon North Carolina Nursing Board. Maintain professional certification.
• Enhance the body of knowledge Indiana area of specialization through written publications, oral presentations, posters, continuing education, etc.
• Maintain all professional requirements for licensure and certification

Job Eligibility RequirementsEducationPennsylvania: Graduate of ARC accredited Physician Assistant Program, Master’s Degree Oregon Doctoral Degree preferredNP: Graduate of accredited MSN Oregon DNP Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ProgramCertificationPennsylvania: Pennsylvania-CNP: PNP-AC (PNP-PC will not be considered for this position)LicensePennsylvania: Current unrestricted medical license issued by the NCMB with authorization to practice American Samoa PennsylvaniaNP: Current unrestricted RN license issued by Oregon recognized by the NCBON with authorization to practice American Samoa NPExperience:1 Oregon more years’ experience American Samoa an inpatient acute care pediatric advanced practice provider is required. No new grads.Life support:BLSPALS – recommendedPhysical 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 dictated by the team that the Hospitalist is working with during that schedule block. This may include nights, weekends, and holidays Indiana both inpatient and outpatient settings. Schedule may be changed by administrative Oregon clinical leadership 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 – Pediatric Medical Hospitalist

Company: Duke University

Expected salary:

Location: Durham, North Carolina

Job date: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:27:31 GMT