Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Perianesthesia and Surgical Screening (PASS)

Duke Health

5 days ago

United StatesFull TimePrimary Care

Practice Authority in

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Health as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Perianesthesia and Surgical Screening (PASS) 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

surgical and/or pre

anesthesia care Job Eligibility

Requirements

Able to clearly articulate scope of practice and practices within those guidelines as an NP/PA in the state of North Carolina and within the Duke University Health System (DUHS)

Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively to solve complex problems

Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others

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

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Duke Health as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Perianesthesia and Surgical Screening (PASS).

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPhysical examsMedication reconciliationPerioperative guidanceClinical researchTelehealthAnesthesia supportDiagnostic testingDiabetes managementNutrition counselingPain managementGeriatric careSmoking cessationCardiac monitoringElectronic health recordsCollaboration

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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: Patient assessment, Physical exams, Medication reconciliation, Perioperative guidance, Clinical research, Telehealth, Anesthesia support, Diagnostic testing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The APP will perform comprehensive medical and surgical history assessments and physical exams to optimize patient risk factors prior to anesthesia and surgery. They will also order diagnostic testing, provide perioperative guidance, and collaborate with the Department of Anesthesia to ensure patien...

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