Advanced Practice Provider-Medical Oncology

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System•Watertown, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System-Sanford Health Watertown is a non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. POSITION SUMMARY Provides specialized care for oncology and hematology patients in accordance with established standards, policies, and scope of practice under physician direction.

Requirements

Current certification from an accredited PA or NP program is required.
Mandatory Basic and Advanced Life Support Training per policy
Meets criteria established by the profession to perform duties defined as those of an NP or PA
South Dakota Controlled Substance Certificate
DEA license
Nurse Practitioner Holds or is eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in South Dakota.

Responsibilities

Works in collaboration with physicians and other health professionals.
Serves as a clinical resource, utilizing critical thinking skills to act as an interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate.
Utilizes professional skills in interviewing, assessment, evaluation, identification and implementation of interventions/treatment plans based on the specific needs of each patient.
Monitors the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
Responsive to the age-related needs of the patient with special attention given to education and safety.
Responsible for the ordering of diagnostic procedures.
Offers counseling and education to meet patient needs.
Responsible for prescribing and dispensing prescription medication.
Interacts professionally with patients, families, and staff.
Other duties as assigned.