Nurse Practitioner -Ambulatory Oncology
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner is accountable for facilitating a quality hospital experience and outcome for patients within a cost-effective time frame. The role oversees the progress of a specific patient caseload across the care continuum, including pre-admission and post-discharge when feasible, and acts as an educator, consultant, and liaison to healthcare providers caring for patients across settings. The Nurse Practitioner manages care in partnership with the healthcare team, provides direct and advanced practice care, and supports patient and family education, clinical research, and provider development. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate the core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences; Patient and Community Focus; and Collaborate.
Requirements
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island, or licensure under the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
- Master of Science degree and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Specialty certification.
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
- Certification in Basic Cardiac.
- Prescriptive privileges per licensure.
- Complete mandatory safety, infection control, BLS, and ACLS/PALS requirements annually.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
- Two years of related RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of patients in partnership with the healthcare team to optimize health status and coordinate care over time and across healthcare settings.
- Provide leadership in developing, validating, implementing, and evaluating standards, policies, procedures, and critical paths that support the patient care delivery model.
- Oversee care coordination in acute, home care, and ambulatory care settings as feasible.
- Support the healthcare team in achieving mutually agreed-upon healthcare goals through education and encouragement.
- Demonstrate advanced physical and psychosocial assessment skills and knowledge of family dynamics.
- Provide direct care in acute care, ambulatory care, and home care settings.
- Perform advanced practice skills under the supervision of the Medical Director.
- Provide expert consultation on clinical issues to increase the knowledge and skills of consultees.
- Participate in education, clinical research, and mentoring of healthcare providers.
- Facilitate patient and family education in the area of expertise.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
