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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric Critical Care (Nights)

Duke Careers·Durham, North Carolina

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 20 hours ago
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About the role

The Advanced Practice Provider provides direct clinical care for critically ill pediatric patients across various intensive care units. They also participate in rapid response and code blue teams while contributing to education, research, and leadership initiatives.

  • 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 Nursing Highlights: Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organizationNurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses. Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification. Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) ***This position is eligible for a $10,000 Commitment bonus, & Relocation Assistance is also available **
  • Job Location Duke University Hospital Job Summary The Duke Hospital Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (APP), includes both Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA), provides direct patient care services for critically ill pediatric patients aged 0-21 with acute, complex, critical, and chronic illness across a variety of care settings. It is appropriate for the APP to provide care for an aging pediatric patient beyond the age of 21 with a pediatric condition for a limited period of time. Pediatric Critical Care medicine APPs will care for patients either in the Pediatric Intensive Care unit (PICU), Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care unit (PCICU), or Pediatric Progressive Care Unit (PPCU). In addition, APPs will provide critical care management on the Rapid Response and Code blue teams. Utilizing acquired knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology, the PCCM APP exercises independent decision making in the assessment, diagnosis and development of the plan of care for patients on the PCCM service. In collaboration and consultation with the supervising physician, the PCCM APP contributes to excellence in patient care. As an advanced practice provider, the PCCM APP is additionally involved in education, consultation, research and leadership throughout the Duke Health System, organization and profession. Job Eligibility Requirements Education NP: Graduate of accredited MSN or DNP Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program. PA: Graduate of ARC accredited Physician Assistant Program, Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree preferred. Certification NP: PNP-AC or PNP-AC/PC. FNPs and PNP-PCs are not being considered for this position. PA: PA-C Licensure NP: Current unrestricted RN license issued by or recognized by the NCBON with authorization to practice as an NP. PA: Current medical license issued by the NCMB with authorization to practice as a Physician Assistant.

Both

  • State and Federal DEA unrestricted prescriptive authority Experience Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant experience in a pediatric acute care clinical setting strongly preferred. 2+ years of ICU nursing experience is also preferred.
  • Life support
  • BLS
  • PALS
  • Recommended: ACLS Physical and mental requirements:

Able to clearly articulate scope of practice, and practices within those guidelines as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant 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

Job Hours 12 hours Night shifts.

Schedule may be modified by the clinical or leadership team when needed.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging.

Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.

To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard.

All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities.

Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and possess current, unrestricted licensure in North Carolina. Experience in a pediatric acute care clinical setting is strongly preferred, along with PALS and BLS certifications.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Documentation
  • Collaboration
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment planning
  • Pathophysiology
  • Physiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient education
  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical leadership
  • Rapid response
  • Health assessment
  • Code blue management
  • Pediatric critical care

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance
  • Commitment bonus

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Duke Careers

Duke Health Technology Solutions is a robust, specialized division of Duke University Health System dedicated to the development and management of enterprise IT systems. A 2018 Davies Award Recipient, Duke Health is nationally recognized for IT and information management as the...

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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.

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