Master's degree in Nursing for Nurse Practitioners or Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) for Physician Assistants.
Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Current or compact RN licensure in North Carolina for Nurse Practitioners; state licensure and national certification for Physician Assistants required.
BLS certification required.
1+ years of Advanced Practice Provider experience strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
See outpatients with chronic kidney disease independently with attending backup.
Review, interpret, and communicate lab results and changes in treatment to patients and referring providers.
Document patient visits in accordance with clinic policies.
Order and arrange iron infusions and erythropoietin injections as needed.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist in patient care and record relevant data.
Conduct patient histories and physical examinations, documenting findings and developing therapeutic relationships.
Order and schedule laboratory studies, explaining procedures to patients.
Assist in training new personnel and participate in research efforts as needed.
Benefits
Flexible day shift hours to accommodate patient needs.
Opportunity to work in a specialized nephrology clinic.
Engagement in training and teaching new staff.
Involvement in research efforts alongside attending providers.
Full Job Description
Job Location
Duke Nephrology Clinic, 40 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC
Job Summary
We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider in our Duke Nephrology Clinic located in Durham, NC to augment a physician's ability to provide medical services to patients, collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations, and provide direct patient care services. Primary hours will be Monday through Friday, day shift, with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
See outpatients with chronic kidney disease independently with attending backup.
Review, interpret, and follow up on all labs ordered and communicate results and changes in regimen to the patient and referring provider.
Document visits in accordance with policies.
Arrange for and order iron infusion and erythropoietin stimulating agent injection in the Clinic 2A infusion center as needed.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physician in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care; record the normal and abnormal data for review by the physician.
Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the date in the patient's record; write progress notes; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings; obtain psychosocial history relevant to patient care, and assume responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients.
Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
Assist with training/teaching of new personnel in aspects relevant to nephrology subspeciality. Participate in research efforts in conjunction with attending providers as needed.
Job Eligibility Requirements
Education
Nurse Practitioners: Work requires completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with a Master's degree in Nursing.
Physician Assistants: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. A Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred.
Certification
BLS required.
License
Nurse Practitioners: Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. National certification as a NP required prior to or within 6 months of employment.
Physician Assistants: Must be licensed in the state of NC, and be certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Experience
1+ years of APP experience strongly preferred.
Job Hours
Monday-Friday, day shift
About Duke University
Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres on three contiguous campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. Duke University is consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League. Duke is also known for its highly ranked medical, law, and business schools. Duke University has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. Duke University was founded in 1838 and is located in Durham, North Carolina.
