Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hematologic Malignancy and Cellular Therapy; HMCT

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Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 265371

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date:
Jan 15, 2026

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.

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 Health hospitals with 1,062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo‑surgery center, and more.

Duke University Hospital Inpatient Hematologic Malignancy and Cellular Therapy

The Hematologic Malignancy and Cellular Therapy (HMCT) Advanced Practice Provider works in collaboration with attending physicians, collects and documents data, obtains/orders diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, laboratory studies and professional consultations to provide direct patient care services for HMCT inpatient services. This position will split time between our two services 50/50.

• Promote and maintain high standards of patient care throughout the continuum of cancer diagnosis.
• Elicit detailed and accurate patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Order appropriate diagnostic imaging and tests to determine medical and post‑treatment diagnoses, patient conditions, treatment toxicities.
• Formulate appropriate treatment plans with critical thinking skills and high‑level clinical judgement including prescribing appropriate medications.
• Chart patient progress maintaining detailed and accurate health records.
• Participate in clinical research projects and understand the importance of documentation of toxicities and data collection.
• Communication among multi‑disciplinary teams to support patient care.
• Collaborating, supporting and building strong relationships with supervising, back‑up supervising physicians, APP colleagues, and team members.
• Participate in education of patients, family members, new staff, students and other learners.
• Perform procedures including:
  • Bone Marrow Biopsies
  • Lumbar Puncture with and without intrathecal chemotherapy
  • Ommaya Access with and without intrathecal chemotherapy
  • Punch skin biopsy with simple suture.
• See scheduled and unscheduled patients.
• Attend program required meetings.
• Maintain up‑to‑date clinical and professional knowledge via approved CME.
• Protect patient confidentiality, maintain ethics and abide by North Carolina laws and Duke Health System policies.
• Maintain institutional requirements for compliance.

Education

NP:
Graduate of accredited MSN or DNP Nurse Practitioner Program for adult care.

PA:
Graduate of ARC accredited Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree Physician Assistant Program.

Certification

NP:
Any NP certification that treats adults (FNP, ANP, AGNP, AGPCNP, AGACNP, etc.).

PA: PA‑C.

Both: BLS. ACLS preferred.

Licensure

NP:
Must have unrestricted RN licensure issued by or recognized by the NCBON with authorization to practice as a NP.

PA:
Must have unrestricted medical license issued by NCMB with authorization to practice as PA.

Both:
Federal and State DEA independent license with unrestricted prescriptive authority.

Experience

APP experience is preferred, ideally in Hematology/Oncology, but recent or new grads graduating by December 2025 are welcome to apply.

• Ability to work in a team‑oriented inpatient unit.
• Willingness to be flexible and available to support the team.
• Analytical thinking skills with curiosity and ability to investigate and diagnose.
• Competence with technology.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.
• Experience working independently and as a part of a team.
• The desire and willingness to continue to learn.

Monday through Sunday includes…