Advanced Practice Provider - Bone Marrow Transplant

Job Summary

The Hematology and Oncology Division at VCU Health seeks a full-time NP or PA to join their multi-disciplinary team serving bone marrow transplant and cellular immunotherapies patients on the inpatient service.

Shifts

• 12-hour shifts
• Rotating day/night responsibilities

Essential Job Statements

Clinical & Patient Care Responsibilities

• Mastery of treatment and patient care of specialty population served
• Expert knowledge to coordinate patient care across the continuum of services
• Assesses the health status of individuals through health histories, physical examinations, initiating screening, ordering or performing diagnostic tests, providing direct patient care, assisting with surgical procedures, therapeutic intervention, prescribing medication and/or counseling patients
• Initiates emergency procedures as needed
• Practices safety, environmental and/or infection control methods
• Makes rounds with the attending physicians as necessary
• Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within assigned area
• Documents all pertinent information and data in the patient’s medical record
• Interprets information obtained from history and physical and develops a treatment plan
• Incorporates physical, spiritual, cultural and psychosocial aspects of patients and families to promote optimum levels of health
• Explores strategies to decrease length of stay and resource consumption within specialty area
• Establishes priorities to meet the health needs of the individual, family or community
• Maintains effective communications about patient care with all members of the health care team to assure care is coordinated
• Auxiliaries in the coordination of care between primary and specialty health care services when needed

Consultation

• Serves as a consultant to other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team regarding routine and unusual therapeutic interventions
• Serves as a liaison, translator and negotiator for staff, patients and families
• Collaborates in the development, implementation, communication and monitoring of the multi-disciplinary plan of care for complex patients
• Serves as a trainer to residents, fellows and other health care staff in area of specialty
• Participates in the continual assessment and revision of practices and procedures in specialty area
• Promotes teamwork through effective communication, feedback to team members
• Recognizes team as integral to individual effectiveness and quality patient outcomes

Research

• Utilizes current research to develop, implement and evaluate critical paths and standards of care for identified patient population
• Contributes to the profession through participation in research, publications, consultation and/or educational activities
• Demonstrates knowledge and support for clinical trials within specialty area

Ethical Decision Making Skills

• Incorporates the use of clinical judgment in ethical decision making
• Practices the principles of ethics in decision making for patients
• Serves as a consultant to other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team regarding routine and unusual therapeutic interventions
• Serves as a liaison, translator and negotiator for staff, patients and families
• Collaborates in the development, implementation, communication and monitoring of the multi-disciplinary plan of care for complex patients
• Serves as a trainer to residents, fellows and other health care staff in area of specialty
• Participates in the continual assessment and revision of practices and procedures in specialty area
• Promotes teamwork through effective communication, feedback to team members
• Recognizes team as integral to individual effectiveness and quality patient outcomes
• Shares responsibility for patient education which may include the patient, family members or other caregivers
• May provide training to residents, fellows and other health care staff in area of specialty
• Participates in teaching program as needed
• Participates in continuing education activities to maintain competencies and to meet re-certification requirements
• Maintain appropriate certification requirements to continue VCUHS privileges

Professional Development

• Seeks out opportunities for professional growth through organizational affiliations
• Functions in collaborative relationships with physicians, allied health professionals and administration
• Assesses own learning needs and develops and implements a plan for professional growth
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service and workshops
• Participates in teaching program as needed
• Participates in continuing education activities to maintain competencies and to meet re-certification requirements
• Maintain appropriate certification requirements to continue VCUHS privileges

Miscellaneous Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects in order to support the mission of VCU Health
• Provides assistance to team members
• Accepts alternate assignments, as required, graciously

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Lifting/Carrying (100+ lbs.), Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Crawling, Climbing, Balance, Bending
• Sitting, Walking, Standing

Work Position

• Sitting, Walking, Standing

Employment Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife or Physician Assistant Program
• Licensure/Certification: Required - Current Virginia licensure from the appropriate Board as a Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, or Physician Assistant; Current national certification as appropriate for the role; Credentialing in accordance with medical staff by-laws for specific job titles; Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications; Additional certifications, including Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Pediatric services, may be determined at the department level
• Minimum Qualifications: Years and Type of Required Experience - Previous clinical experience with the population served; Minimum Qualifications - Three (3) years of previous clinical experience with the population served; Previous experience in an academic healthcare system