Duke Cancer Network APP | Hematology/Oncology | Generous Benefits + Work/Life Balance

Duke Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Duke Cancer Network to practice at the Johnston Hematology Oncology Clinic in Smithfield, NC. This APP will bring a passion for caring for oncology patients in the community, working with the team to provide hematology/oncology care to patients, participate in clinical trials, provide education, and collaboratively identify opportunities to improve the program. This position is part of the Duke Cancer Network (DCN), a division of Duke Health Affiliations and Networks, which has affiliate relationships with hospitals in North Carolina and beyond.

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Key Responsibilities Include

• Coordinate clinical practice and clinical program services under the supervision of a physician, including managing a caseload of patients, collaborating to set priorities, establish outcomes and evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of patient care.
• Maintain prescriptive authority in alignment with Duke and regulatory standards at all times based upon licensing.
• Develop, implement, and engage in Quality Improvement Program initiatives, collaborating with DCN and local teams to identify areas of improvement.
• Participate in the design and execution of educational programs, assessing educational needs of DCN affiliate organizations; implementing and evaluating programs; serving as a mentor for healthcare learners; and developing patient/family educational interventions.
• Promote, participate, and engage in research in full compliance with regulatory requirements and incorporate research findings into standards of care.

Schedule

Primary hours will be Monday through Friday, day shift, with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients; with rotational on-call responsibilities as assigned.

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Education and Experience

Nurse Practitioners must have current or compact RN licensure and NP approval to practice in the state of North Carolina. National certification as a NP required. Physician Assistants must be licensed in the state of NC and certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 1+ years of APP experience preferred. Oncology experience desired.

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The Triangle area of Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill is one of the nation’s most desirable locations. It is a growing region where more than two million residents enjoy diverse opportunity and quality of life. From urban to suburban and rural settings, the greater Triangle area has options for every lifestyle.

About Duke University Health System

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