Hematology/Oncology NP/PA
About The Position
This is an ongoing coverage need for a Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). The role involves inpatient coverage, seeing an average of 8-12 patients per day. The practice includes 2 Physicians and 2 APPs. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with 4 10-hour shifts. No weekends or call are required. The patient population includes adults and geriatrics. The EMR system used is EPIC. Credentialing typically takes 30-60 days. The position requires the candidate to be willing to await licensure and possess board certification and AHA BLS certification. A minimum of 1 year of Hematology/Oncology experience or equivalent is required.
Requirements
- Willing to await licensure
- Board certification
- AHA BLS certification
- Minimum 1-year Hematology/Oncology experience or equivalent
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics) or Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
- National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP]) or National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- At least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty
Nice To Haves
- Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
- Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
- Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
- Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices
- Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
- Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
Benefits
- Travel and lodging arranged and paid for in full if residing greater than 50 miles from the facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
