Office Based Nurse Practitioner- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

KIDZ MEDICAL SERVICE.• Miami, FL, US, FL

14d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking an experienced Hematology/Oncology APRN to support our leukemia/lymphoma programs as well as assist with hospital procedures. This role is responsible for providing comprehensive care at an advanced practice level to pediatric patients with leukemia/lymphoma disorders through assessment, diagnosis, clinical management & treatment, collaboration, coordination, education, and research.

Requirements

Experienced Hematology/Oncology APRN
Ability to perform physical examinations and specialized procedures under the direction of a physician
Ability to obtain/interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests
Ability to chart all patient transactions in accordance with policies and procedures
Ability to write orders and record progress notes
Ability to formulate a family-centered health care plan in collaboration with other team members
Ability to document the plan in EMR
Ability to evaluate responses to interventions
Ability to utilize written guidelines/protocols for clinical decision making and management
Ability to write orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests
Ability to respond to patient calls/questions promptly
Ability to generate letters of medical necessity and other documentation
Ability to assist with authorizations
Ability to provide clinical assistance in obtaining prior approval from insurance companies
Ability to adjust to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands
Ability to communicate effectively with families
Ability to maintain open lines of communication with team members
Maintains other appropriate continuing education as needed to comply with federal regulations.

Nice To Haves

Problem Solving skills
Teamwork skills
Professionalism
Quality focus
Adaptability
Dependability
Initiative

Responsibilities

Provides a broad range of nurse practitioner services to patients with leukemia and/or lymphoma under indirect supervision and working interdependently with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation.
Supports and directs in-office infusion treatments in collaboration with attending physicians.
Performs physical examinations and specialized procedures under the direction of a physician.
Obtains/interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests and communicates findings to families and the medical team.
Charts all patient transactions in accordance with policies and procedures; writes orders and records progress notes that will be reviewed and countersigned by supervising physician.
Supports physicians with hospital procedures, such as lumbar punctures, biopsies, etc.
Formulates a family-centered health care plan in collaboration with other team members and documents the plan in EMR in a concise, physician-targeted manner that facilitates patient adherence and outcome evaluation.
Evaluates responses to interventions and communicates these results to the family and team, modifying the plan of care as needed.
Utilizes written guidelines/protocols for clinical decision-making and management.
Writes orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.
Responds to patient calls/questions forwarded by the clinical team promptly and provides advice on clinical issues.
Generates letters of medical necessity, and other documentation as needed for patients.
Assists with authorizations as needed.
Provides clinical assistance to the team in obtaining prior approval from insurance companies for procedures when clinical information is required to complete the process.
Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
Communicates effectively with families in a way that recognizes their level of understanding, cultural belief systems, and ability to adhere to recommended treatment plans.
Maintains open lines of communication with team members via constructive, positive interactions to promote team harmony, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Maintains other appropriate continuing education as needed to comply with federal regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.