Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric Abdominal Transplant Surgery

Duke Health

4 days ago

Durham, North CarolinaFull TimePediatrics

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 Pediatric Transplant APP – 12-Hour 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

care staff and provide one

one as well as formal education as needed. Assess educational needs of the patients / families and provide culturally

sensitive patient/family education interventions as indicated. Use non

based decision

Requirements

AC is the only NP type being considered for this role. PA: PA

hour shifts/month 6a

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Duke Health as a Pediatric Transplant APP – 12-Hour Shifts.

Key Skills

Patient carePhysical examsDiagnostic proceduresTherapeutic proceduresPrescribing medicationsClinical roundingPatient educationEvidence-based practiceQuality improvementClinical researchLeadershipCritical thinkingProblem solvingInterdisciplinary collaborationDocumentationPediatric care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric Abdominal Transplant Surgery at Duke Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Pediatrics 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, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Physical exams, Diagnostic procedures, Therapeutic procedures, Prescribing medications, Clinical rounding, Patient education, Evidence-based practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Advanced Practice Provider will provide direct clinical care for pediatric patients in intensive care, step-down units, and transplant clinics. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and coordinating patient treatment plans in coll...

Benefits package: Relocation Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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