PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/NURSE PRACTITIONER - INPATIENT ONCOLOGY

Toledo Clinic•Maumee, OH

10h

About The Position

The Inpatient Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant manages oncology patients in an assigned hospital and/or office setting and is accountable for the clinical care provided. The role initiates and follows through on physicians’ plans of care, collaborates with physicians and colleagues, and may coordinate care between inpatient and outpatient settings or provide office triage services. It also supports the Patient-Centered Medical Home by promoting timely access to care, continuity and coordination, and helping patients, families, and caregivers understand care plans and self-management responsibilities. The position provides outpatient and inpatient care, including scheduled and urgent evaluations, infusion-room support, inpatient rounding as credentialed, documentation, ordering tests and prescriptions, patient education, discharge coordination, and follow-up planning. It may include weekend and holiday inpatient call rounds shared with an oncologist or hematologist, coverage at multiple outpatient clinics, and recruitment of patients for research protocols.

Requirements

Minimum 2–3 years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience.
Strong inpatient rounding or hospital-based clinical experience.
Master’s or Doctor of Nursing degree for Nurse Practitioners, or Physician Assistant degree, from an accredited program.
Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in good standing in the State of Ohio.
BLS/ALS/CPR, NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants, and other credentials required by state law for an NP/PA.
Acute Care Certification is required for inpatient rounding.
CPR certification.
Demonstrated understanding of Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant 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 an inpatient or outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical management of oncology patients in assigned care settings and implement the physician’s plan of care.
Work closely and collaboratively with assigned physicians, colleagues, office personnel, patients, and families to coordinate care.
See outpatients for scheduled appointments and evaluate same-day patients with urgent or emergent needs.
Work toward the required average number of daily visits and coordinate with physicians to offset their workload when visit volume is low.
Evaluate patients and nursing concerns in the Infusion Room and respond to urgent needs, 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 as needed 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 rounds as needed and as credentialed.
Evaluate Social Determinants of Health and refer patients to community resources when 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 the patient’s care.
Round on patients, remain informed about 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 about disease processes, chemotherapy, side effects, and related matters during hospitalization and follow-up visits.
Dictate inpatient discharge summaries as directed.
Coordinate with the office to schedule post-discharge follow-up appointments and coordinate care between inpatient and outpatient settings.
Share weekend and holiday inpatient call rounds with an oncologist or hematologist when requested.
Recruit patients for research protocols as applicable.
Manage the office prescription line and respond to refill requests when assigned.
Complete telephone assessments of patients reporting clinical problems, document in the EMR, provide recommendations and patient actions, and arrange urgent evaluation and an action plan when needed.
Provide direction to staff regarding patient care.
Arrive on time, follow the regular work schedule, wear appropriate professional attire, complete tasks within established time frames, and adhere to clinic policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.