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Duke University Hospital

Center for Advance Practice

Job Description

Threatened Limb/Limb Loss – Wound Nurse Practitioner

Position summary

The Nurse Practitioner caring for patients on the Threatened Limb/Limb Loss Team provides direct patient care services and performs medical acts as a Nurse Practitioner under the supervision of the supervisory physician to patients 12+ years of age of patients with lower extremity wounds and amputations.  The Nurse Practitioner performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, and provides direct patient care services. S/he provides leadership in the care of patients seen within vascular, diabetic, dysvascular and orthopedic trauma.  This includes utilization of clinical expertise to provide preoperative and postoperative care, counseling, and teaching to patient and family.  Educating nurses to ensure knowledge and competency in basic wound and lower extremity management; and working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care.  The Nurse Practitioner is an integral part of multiple teams, as a clinician, educator, consultant, leader, and investigator. 

Position requirements

Position requires completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with certification as an Adult, Geriatric, Acute Care or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).  Must demonstrate and maintain credentialing and licensing requirements of Duke University Hospital, the North Carolina State Board of Nursing, and The North Carolina Medical Board.

Master's degree in Nursing required.  Wound care experience.  Wound certification required or to be obtained within a year of hire.  Demonstrates self-direction, leadership, organization skills, and written and verbal communication skills.

Hours

Primary hours will be Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, and other hours as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

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