Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgical Hospitalist

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Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in 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, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

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Job Location

Duke University Hospital

Job Summary

The Duke Inpatient Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers comprehensive, high-quality care to neurosurgical patients of all ages in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting. Working closely with attending physicians, fellows, residents, and fellow APPs, the APP is responsible for a broad range of clinical tasks including physical examinations, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, care coordination, and direct patient care. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and organizational leadership.

Key Highlights:

• 100% Inpatient Position
• No Operating Room or On-Call Responsibilities
• Care Across the Neurosurgical Spectrum: Tumor, Spine, and Neurovascular
• Covers Both Adult and Pediatric Patient Populations

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct and document comprehensive physical exams and assessments
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab studies
• Prescribe medications and develop care plans
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care delivery
• Participate in clinical education and quality improvement initiatives
• Perform bedside procedures (including but not limited to)
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Lumbar Drain management
  • Shunt flow study
  • Shunt adjustment
  • Wound closure
  • Shunt / Reservoir Tap

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

NP:  Graduate of DNP or MSN Nurse Practitioner program for acute care adult and pediatric care.

PA:  Graduate of ARC accredited Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree Physician Assistant program

Licensure  

NP:  Current unrestricted RN license issued by or recognized by the NCBON with authorization to practice as an NP.

PA:  Current unrestricted license issued by NCMB with authorization to practice as a PA.

Certification 

NP:      Dual certification required in both Adult Acute Care and Pediatrics or Family Medicine, i.e., ACNP or AGACNP + FNP or PNP

PA:      PA-C

Experience

One year APP experience is preferred but not required.

Job Hours

FOURTEEN 12-hour shifts per month. This role is a primary DAY shift position with 2 months of night coverage per year (on average). Night coverage includes a supplemental incentive for off shift work.

• Day shifts (530am-530pm).
• Night shifts (530pm – 530am)
• Schedule may be changed by administrative or clinical leadership to meet department needs.

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