Duke Careers·Durham, North Carolina
The APP provides direct inpatient care for bariatric surgery patients, including performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic studies, and managing discharges. They collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and maintain quality metrics.
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With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.
Job Location Duke Regional Hospital Job Summary The Bariatric Surgery Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct patient care services and performs medical acts under the supervision of the supervisory physician to patients on the Bariatric Surgery service at DRH.
The APP performs physical exams, collects data and documents, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies, radiologic studies, and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, coordinates the care and discharge of patients, and provides direct care to the patients on the Bariatric Surgery service.
The Bariatric Surgery APP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership to the organization.
Job
Duties and Responsibilities: Inpatient
Daily inpatient rounding on primary and consult teams Assist with daily notes Take first call on primary Bariatric Surgery patients Review and order diagnostic and lab studies Patient and Family education Provides continuity of care by working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary teams Staff new consults for Bariatric Surgery at DRH Assist with admissions Perform discharges Manage/Change/Apply wound vacs Assist in maintaining and improving Quality Metrics Provide collaborative and cost-effective care.
No outpatient coverage currently.
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 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-up. Able to use fine motor skills Able to record activities, document assessments & interventions; prepare reports and presentations; Able to use computer and learn new software programs Able to provide leadership in clinical area of expertise and in meeting organizational goals Able to navigate the Hospital and DUHS to provide clinical expertise to specific patient populations Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds Able to remain focused and organized Able to work collaboratively with all levels of personnel
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in North Carolina often show steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices, especially for candidates who can work autonomously and meet licensure and certification requirements. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a graduate nursing degree, 2–4 years of relevant experience, and current NC licensure, DEA, and BLS credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your certifications and tailor your application to the setting and scope of practice.