Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy

Duke•Raleigh, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Duke Health is seeking a compassionate, qualified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy outpatient team, caring for patients with blood cancers at Duke Cancer Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The role promotes high standards of care across the cancer diagnosis and treatment continuum and involves clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, prescribing, documentation, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams. The APP will also participate in research, patient and learner education, and required clinical procedures. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility to meet clinic needs. Duke emphasizes team-based, integrative practice and expects APPs to work to the top of their scope across clinical practice, education, and research. The organization offers ongoing learning opportunities, including annual CME funding, access to Duke CME offerings, and a professional advancement program.

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.
Physician Assistant certification or Nurse Practitioner licensure and certification.
Licensure in the State of North Carolina.
BLS certification is required.
Nurse Practitioners must have unrestricted RN licensure issued by or recognized by the NCBON, with authorization to practice as an NP.
Physician Assistants must have an unrestricted medical license issued by the NCMB, with authorization to practice as a PA.
Both role types must have a DEA independent license with prescriptive authority.
Ability to work in a team-oriented clinic and willingness to be flexible and available to support the team.
Analytical thinking, curiosity, and ability to investigate and diagnose.
Technology competence.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to continue learning.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of APP experience is strongly preferred.
ACLS certification is preferred.
Physician Assistant Master's degree is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain high standards of patient care throughout the continuum of cancer diagnosis.
Obtain detailed and accurate patient histories and perform thorough physical examinations.
Order appropriate diagnostic imaging and tests to determine diagnoses, patient conditions, and treatment toxicities.
Develop appropriate treatment plans using critical thinking and clinical judgment, including prescribing medications.
Document patient progress and maintain detailed, accurate health records.
Participate in clinical research projects and document toxicities and data collection.
Communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care.
Build strong working relationships with supervising and backup supervising physicians, APP colleagues, and team members.
Educate patients, family members, new staff, students, and other learners.
See scheduled and unscheduled patients.
Perform bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures with or without intrathecal chemotherapy, Ommaya access with or without intrathecal chemotherapy, and punch skin biopsies with simple sutures.
Attend program-required meetings.
Maintain current clinical and professional knowledge through approved CME.
Protect patient confidentiality, uphold ethics, follow North Carolina laws and Duke Health System policies, and maintain institutional compliance requirements.