Duke Nurse Practitioner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Work Arrangement: Regular or Temporary: Regular Location: Clayton, NC, US, 27520 Personnel Area: DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTIC Date: Jun 17, 2026

As a part of Duke Health's outpatient clinic network, you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, convenient work hours, and many opportunities for career advancement. Become a part of a team that values and invests in you. Duke Advanced Practice Highlights: The nation's first Physician Assistant Program was created at Duke in 1965 and is consistently ranked No. 1 in the country. The Duke School of Nursing is consistently ranked as one of the top nursing schools and their MSN and DNP programs offers eight advanced practice registered nurse majors and specialty certifications, as well as post master's certificates and certification alignment programs. Commitment to ongoing learning for APPs through annual CME funding and access to high-quality Duke CME offerings including APP Grand Rounds and a professional advancement program. APPs are leaders in multiple arenas within Duke. Duke offers APPs opportunities to practice within team based integrative care in a tremendous variety of specialties. APPs are expected to work to top of scope in order to contribute to Duke's missions which include clinical practice, education, and research. Practice locations can include Duke Health's three hospitals or over 140 primary care and specialty care clinics throughout North Carolina.

Job Summary: We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for the Duke Cancer Network to practice at the Johnston Hematology Oncology Clinic in Clayton, NC. The APP, who has a passion for caring for oncology patients in the community, will work with the team to provide hematology/oncology care to patients, participate in clinical trials, provide education, and collaboratively identify opportunities to improve the program. Primary hours will be Monday through Friday, day shift, with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients; with rotational on-call responsibilities as assigned. The APP will work with attending provider/s to ensure inpatient consults are managed timely. This position is part of the Duke Cancer Network (DCN), a division of Duke Health Affiliations and Networks, which has affiliate relationships with a number of hospitals in North Carolina and beyond. Our provider and administrative team support the patient care and operations of hematology/oncology clinics at these affiliate hospitals.

Job Duties & Responsibilities: Coordinate clinical practice and clinical program services under the supervision of a physician, including managing a caseload of patients, collaborating to set priorities, establish outcomes and evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of patient care. Maintain prescriptive authority in alignment with Duke and regulatory standards at all times based upon licensing. Develop, implement, and engage in Quality Improvement Program initiatives, collaborating with DCN and local teams to identify areas of improvement. Participate in the design and execution of educational programs, assessing educational needs of DCN affiliate organizations; implementing and evaluating programs; serving as a mentor for healthcare learners; and developing patient/family educational interventions. Promote, participate, and engage in research in full compliance with regulatory requirements and incorporate research findings into standards of care. Enhance the professional image of PAs and NPs by participating in leadership activities at Duke, DCN and affiliated sites and remaining current with trends and changes in practice through organizational meetings, education, research and other activities. Assist with orientation of new providers, patient scheduling and coverage, presentations, and special projects, as assigned.

Job Eligibility Requirements: Education Nurse Practitioners: Work requires completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with a Master's degree in Nursing. Physician Assistants: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. A Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred. Certification BLS required. License Nurse Practitioners: Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. National certification as a NP required. Physician Assistants: Must be licensed in the state of NC and be certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Both: DEA license with prescriptive authority required. Experience 1+ years of APP experience strongly preferred. Oncology experience desired Job Hours Monday-Friday, day shift, with flexibility to meet clinic needs; with a minimum of 8 four-hour clinic sessions a week Rotational on-call responsibilities as assigned. 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, (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 our 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.