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. About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. Duke University Hospital Center for Advanced Practice Job Description Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Job Location – Duke University Hospital, Children’s Hospital Job Summary The Duke Hospital Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery CT surgery Advanced Practice Provider APP provides /coordinates clinical practice for congenital cardiovascular patients. In conjunction with the Pediatric Cardiovascular and CT Surgery teams, the APP provides medical services to patients both inpatient and outpatient by collecting and documenting patient data, conducting or ordering diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, providing direct patient care services, ordering and scheduling laboratory and imaging studies, participating in surgical consultations, assisting in the operating room or on Ex-OR cases, and entering STS data. The APP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership to the organization. The APP will be utilized in the management of congenital heart disease patients at Duke University Health System in the operating room and the inpatient and outpatient setting. Practice locations include inpatient units at Duke Hospital and outpatient clinics at the Children’s Health Center. Job Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Expert In collaboration with attendings and/or fellow/residents, round daily on patients to assess, diagnose, plan treatment, set priorities and realistic outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness and cost efficiency of patient care. Provide and coordinate clinical care for service specific patients through established protocols and under the supervising physician or back up physician who is either on site or available by pager. Collaborate with the residents, fellows, attending, other APP colleagues, nurses, and other staff to formulate treatment plans and monitor patient progress. Perform procedures specific to the work environment after demonstrated competency and within the guidelines of scope of practice and credentialing protocols. Assess patients for change in status and institute appropriate interventions. Initiate emergency interventions in an effort to stabilize the patient Postoperative stabilization and management. Develop patient care pathways, protocols and guidelines for the management of specific problems in conjunctio
