Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Inpatient Oncology

Cincinnati Children's•Liberty, LA

About The Position

This is an inpatient oncology advanced practice provider role within the Division of Oncology in the Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute. The APP cares for oncology patients admitted for routine chemotherapy and unexpected acute illnesses. Oncology inpatient units are located at both Base and Liberty. The role is based in Liberty, Louisiana, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week at 0.9 FTE. Shifts are 12 hours, either 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m.; there are currently no overnight shifts. The position includes holidays, every third weekend, and call. New graduates and experienced APPs will be considered. The subspecialty scope may not exceed that of the collaborating or supervising physician.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant.
Certification as an FNP or Acute Care NP, or NCCPA certification.
Master’s degree in a related field; a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree may be accepted.
May require a clinical license, certification, or training.
Licensure and certification in accordance with Cincinnati Children’s Delineation of Privileges.
An Ohio license is required; additional multi-state licensure may be required based on the subspecialty.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute experience, either as an RN or APP.
Experience as an APP in the subspecialty.

Responsibilities

Perform patient histories and physical examinations; assess and diagnose acute and chronic conditions; formulate, document, and monitor treatment plans.
Order and monitor therapeutic interventions, including diets, laboratory tests, radiological studies, and other diagnostic tests as appropriate.
Provide clinical consultation and order interdisciplinary consultations.
Prescribe medications in accordance with federal and state law and regulations, and organizational policy.
Attain and maintain competency in subspecialty practice, skills, and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission focused and ongoing professional practice evaluation standards.
Develop measurable outcomes and individualized, comprehensive plans of care, involving patients and families when possible; document and update goals and plans.
Use current evidence, clinical guidelines, expertise, and consideration of risks, benefits, costs, and effectiveness to determine care interventions and outcomes.
Evaluate assessment data, diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes on an ongoing basis, revising the care plan as needed and documenting the evaluation.
Promote self-management, family-centered care, health, and a safe environment through appropriate teaching and interventions.
Coordinate and communicate care with the healthcare team; delegate monitoring, assessments, and interventions appropriately.
Make referrals, discuss recommendations with patients and families, and provide diagnostic and laboratory results and information about proposed therapies.
Participate in quality improvement, research, lifelong learning, and professional development.
Serve as a preceptor, role model, or mentor and contribute to colleagues’ professional development.
Advocate for pediatric patients and families and contribute leadership through committees, professional organizations, or professional communication.
Integrate ethical considerations and research findings into practice and use evaluation results to recommend process, policy, procedure, or protocol changes when appropriate.