Aprn

American Oncology Network•Hot Springs, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The APRN assists physicians in the care and teaching of patients at Genesis Cancer and Blood Institute. The role assesses patients’ physical and psychosocial status, provides and documents care, supports patients and families, and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams. The position may involve work at any company location, on-call coverage, hospital rounds, and overtime when sufficient notice is given.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Master’s degree required.
APRN or PA license in the appropriate state.
Prescriptive privileges or eligibility to apply for them.
Current ANCC or ONS (AOCN-P) certification.
Current BLS certification.
At least 5 years of experience as an APRN or PA, specifically in oncology.
Critical-thinking skills, including problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management, and organization; detail orientation and ability to exercise independent judgment.
Interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation, and diversity awareness; ability to handle sensitive and confidential material and emotionally charged matters.
Good command of English and effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills; active listening and balanced feedback skills.
Strong customer focus and ability to support quality, performance effectiveness, operational excellence, collaboration, partnerships, and positive employee, physician, and community relations.
Ability to manage time, competing priorities, stress, and professional development; self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to work remotely effectively as required and to work in a fast-paced, multisite environment while balancing competing demands from stakeholders and sites.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Travel of less than 25%.

Nice To Haves

A second language is an asset but is not required.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
Write prescriptions for medications, blood products based on laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
Determine patient eligibility for clinical trials based on assessment findings.
Interpret and evaluate findings from studies and tests; relay appropriate patient-care information to the collaborating physician.
Administer therapeutic measures and obtain specimens as prescribed.
Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians summarizing treatment, response, and plan.
Dictate or write patient histories, admission notes, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.
Assist with family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
Conduct or participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds for assigned patients to help ensure appropriate, quality care.
Provide on-call coverage and perform hospital rounds as needed.
Triage patients to determine the urgency of physician evaluation.
Document and report care accurately and on time using appropriate forms and records.
Assist staff during crises or emergencies.
Meet with the public outside the institution and promote cancer treatment.
Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of assignments.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and the Disaster Recovery Plan.
Keep work areas and records orderly and maintain company equipment in safe, working condition.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information as required by HIPAA.
Assist in training new employees in related job duties.
Work at any company location as directed by the collaborating physician to meet business needs.
Work overtime when given sufficient notice.
Remain willing to learn and flexible in a changing healthcare environment; perform other duties as requested.