Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Step Down Unit
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Duke Health as a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Step Down Unit 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
- down setting but also throughout Duke Hospital and clinic through established protocols and under the supervision of the cardiothoracic surgeon or back
- up supervising physician who is either on site or available by pager (including the OR, PACU, Step
Requirements
- year NP experience or 2+ years RN experience in a cardiovascular or cardiothoracic surgery unit is preferred
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Duke Health as a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Step Down Unit.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Primary Care 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Cardiothoracic surgery, Critical care, Patient assessment, Diagnostic procedures, Treatment planning, Postoperative management, Emergency interventions, Prescriptive authority. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Advanced Practice Provider will provide direct clinical care for complex cardiothoracic surgery patients, including performing physical exams, diagnostic procedures, and managing treatment plans. They will collaborate with the surgical team to monitor patient progress, stabilize patients during ...
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