Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Esophageal/General GI

Duke•Raleigh, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Duke Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for Duke Gastroenterology in Raleigh, North Carolina. The provider will care for adult patients with esophageal and general gastrointestinal conditions. The role is predominantly based in outpatient clinic sessions at Duke Gastroenterology in Brier Creek, working with attending physicians to evaluate and manage patients, perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, arrange laboratory studies and professional consultations, and provide direct patient care. The position may also involve care in an outpatient and hospital setting. The APP will work collaboratively across a team-based care environment and is expected to practice to the top of their scope in support of Duke’s clinical, education, and research missions. Attendance at GI Grand Rounds is expected, and participation in other divisional educational events is encouraged. Duke describes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, convenient work hours, career advancement opportunities, annual CME funding, access to Duke CME offerings, and a professional advancement program for APPs. The role is based primarily at Duke Gastroenterology Clinic Brier Creek, with a second listed location at Duke Gastroenterology Clinic 2J in Durham.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioners must complete an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and hold a Master’s degree in Nursing.
Physician Assistants must complete an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold a Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
Current or compact RN licensure in North Carolina is required for Nurse Practitioners.
National Nurse Practitioner certification is required before employment or within six months of employment.
Physician Assistants must be licensed in North Carolina and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
BLS certification is required.
At least one year of APP experience is strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of gastroenterology experience is preferred.
A Master’s degree is strongly preferred for Physician Assistants.

Responsibilities

Record histories of present illness and past medical, family, and social histories, and perform physical examinations in outpatient and hospital settings.
Establish and follow plans of care, in conjunction with an MD when needed, and communicate regularly with referring inpatient teams.
Prescribe appropriate medications to a specialty pharmacy, arrange refills, and support necessary prior authorization and related paperwork.
Provide patient and family education.
Order appropriate laboratory tests, other tests, and procedures, and follow up with patients as needed.
Coordinate care and refer patients to other medical professionals as needed.
Document clinic, telephone, and other patient encounters in the Epic (Maestro) system.
Review laboratory results in Maestro and communicate and interpret results.
Collaborate with HUB Triage Nurses regarding patient triage and return patient calls within 24–48 hours.
Provide feedback regarding scheduling of urgent patient appointments.
Review outside records, including clinic notes, hospital records, radiographs, laboratory results, and other test results.
Collaborate with nursing staff on patient paperwork, including medication pre-certifications, durable medical equipment requests, disability paperwork, and handicapped permit applications.
Attend GI Grand Rounds; participation in other divisional educational events is encouraged.