Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Duke Health

2 days ago

Durham, North CarolinaFull TimeEmergency Medicine

Practice Authority in North Carolina

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Health as a Emergency Medicine APP – Rotating Shifts in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

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Requirements

C NP: NP certification to treat all ages, e. g., FNP or FNP/ENP. Must acquire ENP certification within 12

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

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Key Skills

Emergency medicinePatient assessmentPhysical examinationsWound suturingOrthopedic splintingDiagnostic testingPrescriptive authorityClinical researchEvidence-based practicePatient educationLeadershipElectronic health recordsCrisis interventionCollaborationCritical thinkingProblem-solving

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Position Insights

Emergency Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Emergency Medicine position at Duke Health is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Emergency Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $450k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Emergency medicine, Patient assessment, Physical examinations, Wound suturing, Orthopedic splinting, Diagnostic testing, Prescriptive authority, Clinical research. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Emergency Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Emergency Room Advanced Practice Provider manages acutely ill and injured patients by performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, and prescribing interventions. They also contribute to clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and provide leadership within the healthcare team...

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