Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Oncology

Toledo Clinic•Maumee, OH

14h

About The Position

The Inpatient Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is based in a hospital and/or office setting and manages oncology patients in the assigned care setting. This role is accountable for clinical care and for initiating and following through on the physician’s plan of care. Responsibilities may include coordinating care between inpatient and outpatient settings, providing office triage, and working collaboratively with physicians, colleagues, and office personnel to coordinate patient care. The position supports the Patient-Centered Medical Home by promoting timely access to care, coordinating continuity of care, and helping patients, families, and caregivers understand care plans and self-management responsibilities. The role may include outpatient clinic coverage, infusion room evaluations, inpatient rounding, patient and family education, telephone assessments, and coordination of post-discharge follow-up.

Requirements

Master’s degree or Doctor of Nursing degree for an NP, or a Physician Assistant degree, from an accredited program.
Active NP or PA license in good standing in the State of Ohio.
BLS/ALS/CPR and other credentials required by state law for an NP or PA.
Acute Care Certification is required for inpatient rounding.
NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants.
CPR certification.
Minimum 2–3 years of NP/PA experience.
Strong inpatient rounding or hospital-based clinical experience.
Demonstrated understanding of NP/PA theory and practice, medical care, medical equipment and instruments, and OSHA regulations.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to analyze situations and determine solutions that best serve patients.

Nice To Haves

Oncology experience in the inpatient or outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

Work closely with assigned physicians and provide care for oncology patients.
See outpatients at scheduled appointments and evaluate patients with urgent or emergent needs.
See infusion room patients as needed and respond to urgent concerns, including reactions and patient distress.
Complete visit documentation in the EMR within 72 hours and ensure visits are billed appropriately.
Complete peer-to-peer sessions and support provider workflows for surgical clearance.
Address provider worklists promptly and assist with physician worklists as needed.
Order tests and prescriptions based on patient needs and complete new patient education as needed.
Cover inpatient hospital rounding as needed and when credentialed.
Evaluate social determinants of health and refer patients to community resources as appropriate.
Cover outpatient clinics in Fulton County, Bowling Green, Oregon, Holland-Sylvania, and Maumee as needed.
Complete daily progress notes unless the attending oncologist or hematologist has already documented a note.
Round on patients, remain familiar with their clinical course, and notify the attending oncologist or hematologist of important changes.
Respond to registered nurses’ calls regarding assigned patients.
Educate and communicate with patients and families during hospitalization and follow-up visits about disease processes, chemotherapy, side effects, and related topics.
Dictate inpatient discharge summaries as directed and coordinate post-discharge follow-up appointments with the office.
Coordinate care between inpatient and outpatient office settings.
Share weekend and holiday inpatient rounding call with the oncologist or hematologist when requested.
Recruit patients for research protocols when applicable.
Manage the office prescription line and respond to refill requests when assigned.
Complete telephone assessments for patients reporting clinical problems, document recommendations and actions in the EMR, and evaluate patients needing urgent assessment.
Develop action plans based on assessment findings.
Arrive on time, maintain professional attire, complete tasks within established time frames, and adhere to clinic policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.