Description:
The Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (CCNP)
is a member of the cardiothoracic intensive care team
and has his/her primary responsibility the management
of critically ill complex (multi-organ) patients in
an intensive care setting.
This position reports
to the department of Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP)
works collaboratively with the Heart Center. The CCNP
has specialized skills and knowledge related to the
unique ICU setting in which s/he practices (Acute Care
Unit: 3200) and performs physical exams, collects and
documents data, conducts approved diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies
and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate
interventions and medications, and provides direct
patient care services. This position also acts as a
resource to (3100/3300) step-down cardiothoracic patients,
if special needs arise within their area of skilled
expertise. The CCNP contributes to a continuum of excellence
in patient care, research teaching, consulting, and
provides leadership to the organization and nursing
profession.
EducationCompletion of
an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. A Bachelors
degree and Masters degree in Nursing required; Critical
Care / Acute Care NP masters or completion of ACNP/CCNP
post master program strongly preferred.
ExperienceThree
years minimum as a registered nurse, with minimum of
one year experience as an NP, preferably in an ICU
setting. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION
AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Degrees, Licensures, CertificationsCurrent
licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of North
Carolina . National certification as a NP required
prior to or within 6 months of employment. Certification
as an Acute Care or Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
strongly preferred. Must demonstrate and maintain all
credentialing and licensing requirements of Duke University
Medical Center , the North Carolina State Board of
Nursing, and The North Carolina Medical Board.
Please
click on the "apply to job" link below, choose search,
and enter
REQ #400130003 or e-mail resume to
steve.kimbrough@duke.edu
placing
HEC CCNP CT in the subject line.
Duke
University Health Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer
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