Advanced Practice Provider - Hematology-Oncology - Evanston

Endeavor Health•Evanston, IL

2d•$56 - $72•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA) joins Endeavor Health’s Hematology/Oncology Department at Evanston Hospital in an inpatient role. Under the direction of collaborating physicians, the provider cares for patients throughout their course of treatment in clinic and hospital settings, collaborating with physicians and the broader healthcare team to achieve optimal outcomes. The role includes obtaining detailed histories, performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting imaging, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures, and providing comprehensive health assessments and differential diagnoses. The provider prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies under protocol, instructs patients on therapeutic regimens and pre- and post-operative care, and maintains records and progress notes. The provider also assesses patient and family learning needs and uses teaching and other interventions to promote, maintain, and improve health. The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, development and evaluation of specialty practice standards, wellness promotion and illness prevention, and contributions to patient safety and high-quality patient experiences. The provider participates in service-line goal development and evaluation, supports the organization’s strategic plan, and adheres to Endeavor Health policies and procedures. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends, evenings, or call.

Requirements

Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) licensure in Illinois.
Federal DEA registration and Illinois Controlled Substance License.
Completion of a master’s-level program in the specialty area.
Current BLS/CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior APN/PA experience in Hematology/Oncology is strongly preferred.
Experience working in a hospital setting.
Experience with bone marrow biopsy.

Responsibilities

Obtain detailed patient histories and perform physical examinations.
Order imaging, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures and interpret their results.
Instruct patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens and pre- and post-operative instructions.
Maintain patient records and write progress notes on status, treatments, and procedures.
Follow patients throughout their course of treatment in clinic and hospital settings.
Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
Demonstrate evidence-based practice and participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating specialty standards of practice.
Assess learning needs of patients and families and provide teaching to promote, maintain, and improve health.
Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnoses, and protocol-based treatment for acute and chronic illness and disease.
Promote wellness and prevent illness and injury for individuals, families, and communities.
Work autonomously and as a resource and consultant within interdisciplinary teams.
Contribute to patient safety and high-quality patient experiences.
Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating service-line goals and support the organization’s strategic plan.
Adhere to Endeavor Health policies and procedures.