Clinical Nurse Practitioner - MCI Oncology Clinic Fairhope - University Hospital
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse Practitioner provides oncology care in the MCI Oncology Clinic in Fairhope at University Hospital. The role includes following up with patients after hospitalization, responding to calls and discussing results with patients and their families or caregivers, and delivering direct nursing care and prescribed oncology treatments. The provider develops individualized care plans, identifies and treats cancer-related issues, and monitors and documents patient progress and responses to treatment and medication. The position also involves patient and family education and support, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and participation in cancer research to enhance treatment protocols. The employee must complete required department, educational, and hospital requirements; follow infection control and safety standards; maintain regular and prompt attendance; and work the defined schedule and overtime as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution and completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program, or completion of an accredited physician assistant training program.
- For the nurse practitioner pathway: certification as a nurse practitioner in the state of Alabama upon hire, and Alabama licensure as a nurse practitioner and registered nurse upon hire.
- For the physician assistant pathway: Alabama licensure to practice as a physician assistant within 60 days.
- A comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the listed requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Oncology experience in a cancer center.
- Chemo certification.
Responsibilities
- See follow-up patients from the hospital in the clinic setting.
- Take patient calls and discuss results with patients and family members or caregivers.
- Provide direct nursing care, including supportive care and administration of prescribed chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments.
- Create individualized care plans for patients under the provider’s supervision and care.
- Recognize and treat cancer-related issues.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to share expertise and knowledge.
- Conduct cancer research to enhance treatment protocols assigned to cancer patients.
- Provide supportive resources to patients and families to promote a positive outlook.
- Monitor and record patient progress on an ongoing basis.
- Teach patients and families about treatment expectations.
- Chart patient responses to treatment and medication.
- Educate patients, families, and significant others, and serve as an information resource to students, healthcare professionals, patients, and the public.
- Provide family support as required, including applicable referrals and bereavement counseling.
- Complete all mandatory department, educational, and hospital requirements.
- Adhere to current infection control and safety standards.
- Maintain regular and prompt attendance, work the defined schedule and overtime as required, and perform related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employees in a regular position working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) qualify for benefits.
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Job Type
Full-time
