ARNP - Radiation Oncology

The US Oncology Network•Spokane Valley, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a Legacy of Care – Delivering over 50 years of Healing and Hope For over five decades Cancer Care Northwest has been the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center, providing an integrated approach to the diagnosis, treatment and healing of cancer and blood-related diseases. Our collective passion to fight against cancer is what motivates and inspires us every day and is the reason Cancer Care Northwest has become the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center. We provide comprehensive, innovative, compassionate, integrated care throughout each patient's journey. We are searching for dedicated professionals who share our passion in saving lives. Are you searching for better work-life balance? Join us in our mission to save lives. Position Overview: Under the general supervision of the radiation oncologist, non-physician providers evaluate patients, perform routine histories and physical examinations and perform and/or interpret diagnostic tests and/or procedures as detailed in the department-specific scope of practice. Participate in teaching and quality assurance activities with other members of the clinical department. Deliver direct patient care. Provide quality direct/indirect patient care clinically, administratively and/or academically. Supports and adheres to the Cancer Care Northwest Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The services rendered will be delegated by the supervising radiation oncologist and in accordance with the policies established by the department of radiation oncology and Cancer Care Northwest existing policies.

Requirements

A minimum of a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program for nursing education and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program
Three (3) years’ experience in oncology nursing preferred or experience and knowledge in the management of the physiologic and psychological effects of cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment
State Licensure
Current BLS certification

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as oncology nurse practitioner or in oncology in an advanced practice role preferred

Responsibilities

Provides patient assessments through patient exams, medical history, interpretation of diagnostic procedures, and development and implementation of patient treatment plans.
Provides consultation and education as a highly specialized practitioner within scope of practice.
Managing follow-up patients after treatment completion.
Functions independently as an advance practice registered nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) and consults with or refers patients to other health care providers or agencies as appropriate.
Uses both advance nursing and medical knowledge in providing direct patient care.
Provides diagnostic and pharmacologic management of the disease process and treatment side effects through ongoing assessment, intervention and education in collaboration with the physician.
Consults on patients as requested by physicians and/or nurses and provides support as needed. Provides formal and informal educational opportunities for staff with emphasis specific to practice specialty.
Integrates an individualized health maintenance program for clientele in the community and office
Utilizes resources and problem solves when system barriers occur as the client repeatedly moves through acute, ambulatory, and home care settings.
Provides knowledge in area of clinical expertise throughout the following phases of the illness trajectory: prevention, detection, diagnosis, acute care, terminal care/home care, rehabilitation, and survivorship to members of the multidisciplinary team involved in the assessment and management of individuals/families with cancer.
Performs all other duties/responsibilities as necessary or assigned.