Advanced Practice Provider - Hematology-Oncology - Evanston

Endeavor Health•Evanston, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA) provides care to patients in the Hematology-Oncology Department under the direction of collaborating physicians. This inpatient role is based at Evanston Hospital in Evanston, Illinois, and follows a full-time, 40-hour workweek from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends, evenings, or call. The provider performs comprehensive health assessments, obtains detailed histories, conducts physical examinations, develops differential diagnoses, and manages acute and chronic illness and disease under established protocols. The role includes ordering and interpreting imaging, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures; prescribing appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies; and educating patients and families about treatment regimens and pre- and post-operative instructions. The provider follows patients through treatment in clinic and hospital settings, documents care and progress, and works autonomously as well as with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. The provider applies evidence-based practice, contributes to specialty standards and service-line goals, assesses patient and family learning needs, and promotes health, wellness, safety, and high-quality patient experiences. The role also supports Endeavor Health’s strategic plan and adheres to organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

Advanced Practice Licensure (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.
BLS/CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction of collaborating physicians.
Obtain detailed histories and perform physical examinations.
Order imaging, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures, and interpret results.
Instruct patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens and pre- and post-operative instructions.
Maintain records and write progress notes documenting patient status, treatments, and procedures.
Follow patients through their treatment course in clinic and hospital settings.
Collaborate with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
Demonstrate evidence-based practice.
Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating specialty standards of practice.
Assess the learning needs of patients and families across the continuum of care.
Use strategies, interventions, and 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 in various settings.
Work autonomously and in interdisciplinary teams, including as a resource and consultant.
Contribute to safety outcomes and a high-quality patient experience.
Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating service-line goals.
Support the organization’s strategic plan and adhere to Endeavor Health policies and procedures.