Physician Practice Nurse - GSPN Oncology Physician Services

Good Samaritan • Vincennes, IN

1d

About The Position

Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 4-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center. We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.

Requirements

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including symptom evaluation and toxicity monitoring.
• Provide triage services (in-person and via phone) and respond to urgent patient needs.
• Monitor labs, imaging results, and treatment response; escalate abnormalities appropriately.
• Facilitate referrals (radiation, surgery, specialty consults, palliative care).
• Ensure timely scheduling of treatments, diagnostics, and follow-up visits.
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment plans, side effects, and symptom management.
• Provide guidance on medication adherence, nutrition, and lifestyle considerations.
• Offer emotional support and connect patients with resources (social work, financial counseling, support groups).
• Promote survivorship planning and care transition when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with oncology standards (e.g., ONS guidelines, chemotherapy safety protocols).
• Support quality initiatives, audits, and regulatory compliance (e.g., accreditation requirements).
• Adhere to infection control, hazardous drug handling, and safety protocols.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives and patient safety efforts.
• Report adverse events, medication errors, and near misses per policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including symptom evaluation and toxicity monitoring.
• Provide triage services (in-person and via phone) and respond to urgent patient needs.
• Monitor labs, imaging results, and treatment response; escalate abnormalities appropriately.
• Facilitate referrals (radiation, surgery, specialty consults, palliative care).
• Ensure timely scheduling of treatments, diagnostics, and follow-up visits.
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment plans, side effects, and symptom management.
• Provide guidance on medication adherence, nutrition, and lifestyle considerations.
• Offer emotional support and connect patients with resources (social work, financial counseling, support groups).
• Promote survivorship planning and care transition when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with oncology standards (e.g., ONS guidelines, chemotherapy safety protocols).
• Support quality initiatives, audits, and regulatory compliance (e.g., accreditation requirements).
• Adhere to infection control, hazardous drug handling, and safety protocols.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives and patient safety efforts.
• Report adverse events, medication errors, and near misses per policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed