Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Solid Tumor Oncology Outpatient

Medical College of Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary or specialty medical care within defined scope of practice under the supervision of a licensed physician and in accordance with MCW/FMLH/CHW policies and procedures. This position is located at Froedtert Clinical Cancer Center. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as part of a multidisciplinary health care team, providing a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for the patients of the outpatient services as a member of the Department of Medicine/Division of Hematology and Oncology. The APP will have a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and ensure an environment of safe quality care.

Requirements

Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing
Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies
Zero years of experienced required
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner Wisconsin RN license
Wisconsin Advance Practice Nurse Prescriber License
Certification as Advance Practice Nurse
Certification as Adult Care NP and/or Acute Care NP preferred
AHA BCLS
CITI Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire
ACLS Certification required or to be completed within 90 days of hire
DEA
Wisconsin PA license
Certification by NCCPA
AHA BCLS
CITI Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire
ACLS Certification required
DEA

Nice To Haves

Five-year experience as a Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner with at least 1-2 years in a clinic or hospital environment working with oncology patients.
Certification as Adult Care NP and/or Acute Care NP preferred
ACLS Certification required or to be completed within 90 days of hire
ACLS Certification required

Responsibilities

Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring Hematology/Oncology intervention in outpatient environment as a member of the HemOnc outpatient service.
Writes accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission and transfer orders.
Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information.
Privileged to perform procedures beyond core as identified by the Hematology/Oncology services.
Facilitates and communicates with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the continuum of care.
Attend required training and meets key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Joint Commission.
Evaluates quality outcomes for the patients receiving care of this team through participation in the development of quality indicators and outcomes dashboard.
Acquires information on the most current development and trends in the Physician Assistant field and/or Nurse Practitioner field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associates, and current literature.
Participates in ongoing clinical research projects related to the field of hematology/oncology.
Performs comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive and psychosocial status.
Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develops pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
Monitors effectiveness of plan of care.
Educates patients on disease and treatment plans.
Performs procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.
Documents within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.
Collaborates and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors.