Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Trauma / Acute Care Surgery

Duke

14 days ago

United StatesFull TimeSurgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Careers as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Trauma / Acute Care Surgery 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

in the operating room as first or second assist (rare).

Assist in operating room (rare) Outpatient No outpatient coverage currently.

Outpatient follow up clinic could be incorporated into this clinical role in the future.

Requirements

Able to clearly articulate scope of practice, and practices within those guidelines as an APP in the state of North Carolina and within the Duke University Health System.

Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, perform health assessments, treatment, and follow-up.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Duke Careers as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Trauma / Acute Care Surgery.

Key Skills

Trauma careAcute care surgeryPatient assessmentDiagnostic proceduresMedication prescriptionPatient educationClinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationWound managementQuality metricsFirst assistPhysical examinationLeadershipCritical thinkingElectronic health records

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Position Insights

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Surgery position at Duke 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: Trauma care, Acute care surgery, Patient assessment, Diagnostic procedures, Medication prescription, Patient education, Clinical documentation, Multidisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Advanced Practice Provider will provide direct patient care for trauma and acute care surgery patients, including performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic studies, and managing patient discharges. They will also contribute to clinical excellence by assisting with trauma activations, mainta...

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