APRN Outpatient Oncology

Yale New Haven Health•Waterford, CT

About The Position

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is a licensed professional provider who works in collaboration with an attending physician in a variety of YNHHS practice settings. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the provider delivers diagnostic and therapeutic patient care and supports a patient-centered approach that addresses physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and functional needs. The role serves as a focal professional for continuity of care and addresses and resolves patient-care issues within applicable scope-of-practice and specialty standards. The provider assesses, triages, and therapeutically manages patient and family needs across the disease process, from diagnostic to prognostic care. Responsibilities may include obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, reviewing and ordering tests and imaging, and developing and managing treatment plans. The provider may perform procedures and prescribe treatment and medications under institutional and state guidelines. Depending on the specialty and qualifications, the provider may provide autonomous team-based care or assist in operative cases. The role also includes patient and family education, psychosocial support, regulatory-compliant documentation, protection of confidential information, and participation in quality, safety, and professional development activities. The provider may orient or precept learners, contribute to research and performance improvement, and help develop clinical protocols.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
For the PA pathway: active NCCPA certification and a Connecticut State Physician Assistant License.
For the NP pathway: a Connecticut State Registered Nurse License, a Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License, and board specialty certification appropriate to the position profile.
ACLS/BLS certification when indicated for the position profile.
Additional licensure, certifications, or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and specialty.
Must be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS hospital and credentialed through the Medical Staff process.
Evidence of current competence to practice as an APRN, PA, CRNA, or CNM must be obtainable through appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners during the Medical Staff appointment process.

Nice To Haves

Clinical working experience as an NP or PA within the relevant specialty or service line is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assess, triage, and therapeutically manage patient and family needs throughout the disease process as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, review and order diagnostic and therapeutic tests and radiologic results, and formulate and manage treatment plans.
Perform procedures and prescribe treatments and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines and professional scope and competency standards.
Collaborate with attending or supervising physicians in accordance with state law, hospital regulations, policies, protocols, and clinical pathways.
Provide patient care from diagnostic through prognostic matters; some specialties may include autonomous team-based care.
When within the position scope and educational prerequisites, serve as first or second assistant on operative cases.
Respond to emergency situations within YNHHS parameters and perform other clinical duties aligned with departmental and operational goals.
Educate patients and families about care and available resources, including treatment plans, potential side effects, admitting instructions, and discharge plans as applicable.
Provide psychosocial support to patients, family members, and significant others in a caring, ethical, and professional manner.
Document care in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements and protect information from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure.
Maintain ethical and professional standards and ensure compliance with patient-related healthcare regulations, standards, and recommendations.
Maintain and advance professional competency, meet hospital employee requirements, report safety events and near misses, and serve as a clinical resource or provide orientation when applicable.
May precept NP/PA students and other healthcare professionals, mentor pre-PA/NP candidates, collaborate on research and quality-improvement projects, and help develop clinical protocols.