Job LocationPrimary Location: Johnston Hematology Oncology, 514 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC
Secondary Location: Johnston Hematology Oncology, 2076 Veterans Parkway, Clayton NC
Job SummaryWe are seeking an
Advanced Practice Provider for the
Duke Cancer Network to practice at the
Johnston Hematology Oncology Clinic in
Smithfield, NC.The APP, who has a passion for caring for oncology patients in the community, will work with the team to provide hematology/oncology care to patients, participate in clinical trials, provide education, and collaboratively identify opportunities to improve the program. Primary hours will be Monday through Friday, day shift, with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients; with rotational on-call responsibilities as assigned.The APP will work with attending provider/s to ensure inpatient consults are managed timely.
This position is part of the Duke Cancer Network (DCN), a division of Duke Health Affiliations and Networks, which has affiliate relationships with a number of hospitals in North Carolina and beyond.Our provider and administrative team support the patient care and operations of hematology/oncology clinics at these affiliate hospitals.
Job Duties & Responsibilities- Coordinate clinical practice and clinical program services under the supervision of a physician, including managing a caseload of patients, collaborating to set priorities, establish outcomes and evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of patient care.
- Maintain prescriptive authority in alignment with Duke and regulatory standards at all times based upon licensing.
- Develop, implement, and engage in Quality Improvement Program initiatives, collaborating with DCN and local teams to identify areas of improvement.
- Participate in the design and execution of educational programs, assessing educational needs of DCN affiliate organizations; implementing and evaluating programs; serving as a mentor for healthcare learners; and developing patient/family educational interventions.
- Promote, participate, and engage in research in full compliance with regulatory requirements and incorporate research findings into standards of care.
- Enhance the professional image of PAs and NPs by participating in leadership activities at Duke, DCN and affiliated sites and remaining current with trends and changes in practice through organizational meetings, education, research and other activities.
- Assist with orientation of new providers, patient scheduling and coverage, presentations, and special projects, as assigned.
Job Eligibility RequirementsEducation - Nurse Practitioners:Work requires completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with a Master's degree in Nursing.
- Physician Assistants:Work requires completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. A Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred.
CertificationLicense- Nurse Practitioners:Must have current or compact RN licensure & NP approval to practice in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. National certification as a NP required.
- 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. BLS required.
- Both: DEA license with prescriptive authority required.
Experience- 1+ years of APP experience preferred
- Oncology experience desired
Job HoursMonday-Friday, day shift, with flexibility to meet clinic needs, with a minimum of 8 four-hour clinic sessions per week.
Rotational on-call responsibilities as assigned.
