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About The Position

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 APC experience or 3+ years of RN Oncology experience
• Familiarity with EMR systems; EPIC is what the clinic uses

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
• 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

• $15,000 Signing Bonus + Relocation Package for Qualifying Applicants
• comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution