Advanced Practice Provider - Oncology, Solid Tumor
About The Position
Responsible for providing comprehensive advanced practice care to children and their families through assessment, communication, clinical management, collaboration, coordination, education, program development, research, quality improvement, professional development, and participation in health care systems. The position provides care in inpatient and/or ambulatory settings within a collaborative practice model, under the supervision of a supervising or collaborating physician and within the scope of state law and Children’s bylaws. The role includes assessing patients, ordering and interpreting tests, developing treatment plans, educating patients and families, coordinating referrals, collaborating with health care providers, maintaining professional competence, and participating in quality improvement and compliance activities.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing or bachelor’s degree in medical science.
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Georgia or through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, with Georgia APRN licensure; or licensure as a Physician Assistant in Georgia.
- Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse through ANCC, AANP, or PNCB, or certification through NCCPA. Family Nurse Practitioner certification may be acceptable with CNO approval.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
- For Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants working in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Anesthesia, Hematology/Oncology, or Critical Care: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 60 days of hire. Neonatology practitioners may provide NRP certification in lieu of PALS.
- Proficient knowledge of Georgia scope of practice for Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants, Joint Commission regulatory requirements, and the credentialing process for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
- Excellent written, spoken, and presentation communication skills, as well as organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated personal and professional integrity, collaborative and respectful behavior, flexibility, and willingness to change.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in pediatric health care.
- Doctorate in Nursing Practice, or a master’s or doctorate degree in Medical Science.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive patient care management for children of all ages in inpatient and/or ambulatory settings within a collaborative practice model and applicable scope of practice.
- Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations and identify normal and abnormal physical, cognitive, and psychosocial findings.
- Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
- Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, health care professionals, and students.
- Facilitate referrals to other medical providers, medical facilities, and health or social service agencies as needed.
- Collaborate and consult with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
- Participate in professional organizations and maintain professional competence, credentials, and ongoing professional development.
- Continuously evaluate advanced practice skills to support competent clinical care and self-development.
- Assist with developing education for the department or practice.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement based on professional practice standards.
- Participate in and comply with hospital and departmental policies.
- Support compliance with applicable National Patient Safety Goals and Joint Commission requirements.
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Job Type
Full-time
