Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Critical Care APP Fellowship

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
NOTE:

This immersive fellowship opportunity requires a 12-month commitment and starts October 1, 2026 and ends September 30, 2027.
There is no guarantee of employment beyond the 12-month fellowship.

Job Location
Duke University Hospital

Job Summary
The Duke Hospital
Critical Care Fellow Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) provides direct patient care services for critically ill complex (multi-organ) and trauma patients in an intensive care setting in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Critical Care Team and Anesthesia Critical Care Team. The APP Fellow 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 under the direct supervision of the critical care team. The APP Fellow contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership to the organization.

Requirements

• PA: Graduate of ARC accredited Physician Assistant program. Master’s degree or DMSc degree preferred.
• NP: Graduate of MSN or DNP Acute Care / Critical Care Nurse Practitioner program to treat adults preferred.
• PA: PA-C
• NP: AGACNP or ACNP
• PA: Current and unrestricted medical license issued by NCMB with approval to practice as PA.
• NP: Current and unrestricted RN license issue by or recognized by NCBON with approval to practice as an NP.
• Both: Federal and State DEA prescriptive authority
• At least one (1) ICU rotation during APP training
• BLS required
• ACLS required
• Able to clearly articulate scope of practice, and practices within those guidelines as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant in 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 in clinical area of expertise and in 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 or lift at least fifty pounds
• Able to remain focused and organized
• Able to work collaboratively with all levels of personnel

Responsibilities

• 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
• Provides direct patient care services under the direct supervision of the critical care team
• Contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership to the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees