Auto req ID
105207BR
Duke Entity
PRIVATE DIAGNOSTIC CLINICS
Job Code
5063 NURSE PRACTITIONER
Job Description
The Duke Smoking Cessation Program’s Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides medical care for adults who require tobacco use treatment. The NP will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health care team to provide direct patient care services for patients with the supervision of the Director of the Duke Smoking Cessation Program.

The Duke Smoking Cessation Program is an innovative treatment model that offers intensive treatment for tobacco use. This position will work in three new locations for the Program (Duke Raleigh, Brier Creek, and South Durham) in tandem with a clinical social worker and medical assistant. The NP will be instrumental in building relationships with referring providers and starting clinical services at these new locations.

JOB DUTIES
1. Obtain and record details of patient history
2. Perform physical examinations in outpatient setting
3. Perform in-clinic procedures (including spirometry and CO monitoring)
4. Work with behavioral health & social work to address barriers to smoking cessation
5. Prescribe and order appropriate medications, labs, tests and procedures for patients
6. Clinical documentation in Epic system
7. Review of lab and test results from internal and external sources
8. Participate in research projects conducted by supervising physician
9. Identify & enroll patients for research purposes with Duke Center for Smoking Cessation clinical research team
10. Train new personnel and participate in teaching of medical/physician assistant students

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
List factors that identify the better candidates from a group of people who meet the minimum qualifications.
• Desire to work with patient population with need or desire to quit smoking.
• Prior experience working with a smoking cessation program
• Prior public health research experience, specifically with tobacco use and clinical health outcomes

smoking cessation, addiction, tobacco, nicotine
 
Location
Durham
Requisition Number
401496444
Position Title
NURSE PRACTITIONER - SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM
Shift
First/Day
Job Family Level
I1
Full Time / Part Time
FULL TIME
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Department Name
Smoking Cessation Program
Minimum Qualifications
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/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,sexual orientation, or veteran 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.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/ PREFERENCES
Work requires completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with a Master's degree in Nursing

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS/ PREFERENCES

3 years of RN experience strongly preferred. 

Experience in addiction treatment strongly preferred.

None required above education/training requirement.

LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.

BLS required.

National certification as a NP required prior to or within 6 months of employment

PREFERRED:
Certified as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS) or eligible for certification, including being at least 6 months tobacco free and remaining tobacco free for the duration of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to work under time pressures in a busy clinic/office environment.
Must be present on site for 8 hour shifts during standard business hours.
Must participate in group activities requiring interpersonal skills & cooperation.
Must work as late person when scheduled or according to business needs.
Must be able to react quickly and immediately respond to emergencies.
Must travel between locations on needed basis.
Must be able to handle multiple assignments, conflicting demands & priorities.
Must maintain attention to detail over extended period of time.
Must be continually aware of variations in changing situations.
Must be able to move throughout office environment throughout day.
Must be able to lift 15 lbs.
Must be able to push/pull 15 lbs.
Must be able to carry 15 lbs.
Must be able to reach for objects by extending arms.