App Oncology Breast Prevention and Research
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Hematology and/or Oncology manages health problems and coordinates health care in acute or specialty care settings. APPs deliver patient care and medical services to individuals, families, and groups in accordance with standards of care and applicable state and federal rules. They assess health status, diagnose medical conditions, develop and implement plans of care, and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with a collaborative or sponsoring physician as described in a Collaborative Practice Agreement. The position is full-time and based in Westwood Administration - East. The role supports breast prevention and research. Duties and skills may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited Advanced Practice Nursing program for APRNs, or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited Advanced Practice Nursing program for APRNs, or master’s degree as a Physician Assistant.
- Age-appropriate training for the population served; additional training may be required as determined by the department.
- Current advanced practice license for Kansas and/or Missouri, depending on practice location, as an APRN or licensed Physician Assistant.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Advanced practice certification; APRNs may obtain it within one year of hire. Specific certification may be required depending on specialty.
Nice To Haves
- Previous APRN or PA experience.
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification or Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) certification.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ medical problems in the assigned specialty practice setting and request consultation from other specialties when indicated.
- Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and prescribed treatments or medications relevant to the patient’s condition.
- Create diagnostically appropriate treatment plans.
- Document evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations in accordance with applicable quality, regulatory, and evidence-based standards.
- Maintain documentation compliance for appropriate coding and billing.
- Facilitate physician and peer evaluation of records according to protocols and quality standards, and receive and implement constructive directives.
- Refer complex or high-priority cases to the collaborating physician as appropriate, including complicated diagnostic or therapeutic problems, serious illness, and re-evaluation of chronic conditions.
- Provide appropriate medical and emergency interventions; prescribe and monitor medications appropriate to the diagnosis; and order and monitor emergency interventions.
- Maintain collegial relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Use the appropriate chain of command and communicate clinical issues to the specialty practice Program Director, APP Director, and Medical Director.
- Contribute to quality or process improvement as necessary.
- Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
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Job Type
Full-time
