Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU)

2 months ago
United StatesFull TimePrimary Care

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Careers as a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) 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

  • Perform procedures when indicated: full list will be shared upon request or at time of interview.
  • Assess patients for change in status and institute appropriate interventions.

Requirements

  • accredited Master's or Doctoral Degree Physician Assistant Program Certification NP: ACNP, AGACNP (no other APRN certifications will be considered) PA: PA

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Duke Careers as a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU).

Key Skills

Physical ExamsData CollectionData DocumentationDiagnostic ProceduresTherapeutic ProceduresA-LinesCentral LinesLaboratory StudiesConsult PartneringIntervention PrescribingMedication PrescribingPatient Care CoordinationPatient RoundingTreatment PlanningEmergency InterventionsProtocol Development
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Position Insights

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Primary Care position at Duke Careers 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Exams, Data Collection, Data Documentation, Diagnostic Procedures, Therapeutic Procedures, A-Lines, Central Lines, Laboratory Studies. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

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