Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

UnitedHealth Group • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

Optum NV is seeking an Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Optum Medical Partners is seeking an accomplished Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Hematology & Oncology division located in Las Vegas, NV. This is an outstanding opportunity for a provider who wants to remain clinically active while helping to shape the future of cancer care in Southern Nevada.

The Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will function as a healthcare provider, who with physician oversight, will work in collaboration with a broad multidisciplinary health team. He/she will be responsible for providing comprehensive care in a primarily outpatient setting, demonstrating a high degree of clinical expertise working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses, both hematologic and oncologic. He/she will be responsible for assessment, understanding of diagnosis, treatment, co-management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. The ideal Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant candidate will demonstrate an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, will be proficient in communication, both with patients and families and within the practice and thrive in a setting based upon interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and system-based practice.

The Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will provide care within his/her scope of practice as outlined by applicable state laws, licensing, regulations, institutional policy and practice agreements.

Requirements

• APRN or PA-C licensure in Nevada, or ability to obtain prior to employment
• National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP or Physician Assistant certification through NCCPA or ability to obtain prior to employment
• DEA or ability to obtain prior to employment
• 1+ years of oncology experience or in lieu of 2+ years of Primary Care experience or 3+ years of RN Oncology experience
• Basic, technical computer proficiency

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP®) or willing to obtain this certification when eligible

Responsibilities

• Treating and managing patients with hematology and oncology diseases according to standard, usual and acceptable or customary methods and techniques in the outpatient and inpatient settings
• Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions
• Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem
• Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results
• Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data
• Develops, implements, evaluates and adjusts the plan of care as needed
• Co-manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities
• Counsels and educates patients and families
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team
• Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings
• Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits
• Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources
• Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner
• Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment
• Knowledgeable of research opportunities to advance the care and treatment of patients with cancer
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies
• Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members
• Provides understanding of diagnosis, treatment, therapy and management of patients according to current standards of care utilizing best practice recommendations
• Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes
• Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice
• Maintains effectiveness throughout changing circumstances. Is flexible, resilient and change oriented
• Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary
• Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care
• Uses evidenced-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices
• Participates in quality initiative/performance activities
• Participates in development, evaluates and implements standards of care within area of specialization (policies, protocols, etc.)
• Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of Hematology/Oncology patients with acute, chronic and/or potential health problems
• Establish understanding of medical diagnoses
• Oversee supportive care needs
• Write specific orders within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice
• Provide appropriate direction to clinic staff regarding patient care issues
• Co-manage outpatient clinical practice and coverage for collaborating physicians
• Maintain clinical documentation according to group practice
• Educates patients and families on treatment plans, wellness care, and survivorship plans
• Provide outpatient urgent call coverage
• Conducts comprehensive health history and physical assessment as part of initial inpatient consult
• Participates in rounding and collaborates with attending or consulting team in order to adjust plans of care

Benefits

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees